Description
Great late 1930's Universal City (Universal Studios) California fire department badge by L.A. Stamp & Stationary Co. The center of the badge shows firefighting symbols a helmet, hook, ladder, horn, etc. The top of the badge shows an eagle with wings spread and head bowed and the outer ring reads: "UNIVERSAL CITY FIRE DEPT." with the #3 showing at the very bottom in black painted detail. The reverse shows a maker mark that reads: "L.A. STAMP & STY. CO."
VINTAGE:Circa 1930's.
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/4" x 1-1/2".
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Chrome-plated brass.
ATTACHMENT:Vertical safety style pin with "C" type catch.
MARKINGS:"L.A. STAMP & STY. CO.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a firefighting and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-KDB-25-16 LCGEX11/16 SRET01/19
CONDITION:9- (Excellent+): The badge shows minor wear, nearly all of the chrome and black painted details remain, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.