Ornate 1897 New Jersey State Firemen's Assoc. Convention Ribbon from Trenton, NJ

This is a 1897 New Jersey State Firemen's Association Convention Ribbon from Trenton, New Jersey. The red ribbon is large and ornate with a celluloid medallion showing the likeness of the Association President. It has gold bullion fringe at the bottom. It was made by the Whitehead & Hoag Company of Newark, NJ and has a paper manufacturer tag on reverse.

Circa 1897.

Approximately 8" in height and 2-3/4" in width.

Silk, gold bullion fringe, celluloid, gilt brass, paper tag.

Horizontal safety pin on bar, brads to secure medallion.

WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. NEWARK, NEW JERSEY stamped at top on reverse; paper manufacturer tag.

This is from a fire and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEX12 LABJX7/13 SLGEX9/16 SeAJJX9/16

8 (Excellent-): The ribbon has very little wear.

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