Fire Fighting & Rescue Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1930s member lapel pin for the Matawan, New Jersey First Aid Squad, which has been operational on a volunteer basis since 193The sun-shaped pin is enameled in white with a small gold cross at its center. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s...

ARTIFACT: This is a Portsmouth, New Hampshire Veteran Firemen's ribbon August 6, 193The badge shows the bust of a fireman flanked by firefighting equipment and the red and white ribbons below read PORTLAND VETS PORTSMOUTH, N.H. AUGUST 6, 1938...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1930s member lapel pin from the Fire Department of New York Holy Name Society. This pin was for the Brooklyn-Queens branch of the Catholic society within the Department. VINTAGE: Circa 1930s. SIZE: Approximately 1/2" in...

ARTIFACT: This is an old Firemen's Association of Pennsylvania member lapel pin in 10 karat gold. VINTAGE: Circa 1900-1910. SIZE: About 1/2" in width by 11/16" in height. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: 10 karat gold with blue and white enamel...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1931 Good Will Fire Co. No. 1 of Belvidere, New Jersey convention ribbon from Easton, Pennsylvania. The red ribbon has a celluloid medallion showing an image of the Fire Chief. VINTAGE: Circa 1913. SIZE: Approximately 6-7/8"...

ARTIFACT: This is a minty 1904 Goodwill Fire Co. No. 1 of Belvidere, New Jersey parade/muster ribbon from Flemington, New Jersey. The blue ribbon has a nice painted metal cut-out medallion showing fire equipment. It was made by Edward H. Schlechter of...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1914 Good Will Fire Company No. 1 of Belvidere, New Jersey badge for the Four County Firemen's Association Convention. The meeting was held at Allentown Pennsylvania on June 19-20, 191The badge is in celluloid and gilt brass and was...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful and ornate Good Will Fire Company of Belvidere, New Jersey ribbon for the Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association Convention. The meeting was held at Elizabeth, New Jersey on October 11, 190The purple and ivory ribbon has a...

ARTIFACT: This is a nice circa 1900 fireman's parade or muster souvenir ribbon. There is a celluloid pin at the center of the ribbon that reads HONOR TO OUR BRAVE. VINTAGE: Circa 1900. SIZE: Approximately 3-7/8" in height and 1-15/16" in...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa early 1900's or 1910's parade ribbon for the GAR (Grand Army of the Republic) Captain Henry Post, No. 97 of Belvidere, New Jersey. The red ribbon with a celluloid medallion at the bottom was worn to identify the wearer as a...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1890's promotional badge from the Fabric Fire Hose Company of New York given out at musters. The badge was made by Braxmar New York. It is shaped like a keystone with an arrow sticking straight up through it and has a wildcat's...

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful badge for the 29th Annual New Jersey State Firemen's Association Convention. The meeting was held at Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 13, 190The badge is in heavy gilt brass and has it all: a beach scene complete with...