Unusual 1980's - 90's Sunapee, New Hampshire Fire Department 'Tanker' Badge

Unusual 1980's - 1990's Sunapee, New Hampshire fire department 'Tanker' badge by Blackinton. The center features a nicely enameled disc that shows a lighthouse with mountains in the background and a flock of geese flying overhead and reads: "1873" at the bottom. The outer ring of the enamel center is white and reads: "SUNAPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT LAKE OF THE WILD GOOSE" in chrome lettering. Surrounding the raised enamel, the badge reads: "TANKER SUNAPEE N.H." and shows lovely floral embellishments on each side. The top features an eagle with a scroll in its beak that reads: "FIREFIGHTER" in black painted lettering.

Circa 1980's - 1990's

Approximately 2-7/8" in height x 1-3/4" in width.

Chrome plated brass, black paint, enamel.

Vertical kick pin with drop in locking catch.

"BLACKINTON"

This is from a fire fighting and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJX16 LFJX7/16 SFJX04/12/21

9- (Excellent+): The badge shows minor wear, nearly all the enamel, chrome plated, and black painted details remain fully intact, overall excellent condition.

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