Large Alert Hook & Ladder Co. Fire Badge from Westerly, Rhode Island

This is a large 1880s Alert Hook & Ladder Company fire badge from Westerly, Rhode Island. The badge is delicately bordered with a small sunburst detail engraved at its top and shows two ladders and an ax at its center.

Circa 1880s.

Approximately 2-3/8" height and 1-13/16" width.

Nickel-plated brass with painted lettering, brass pin.

Vertical safety-style pin.

J. E. POWER BOSTON.

This is from a firefighting collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAHHX11 LCHEX1/11 SBJHX2/15

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows some light to medium wear.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.