Washington Forest Fire Association Badge #38

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  • Washington Forest Fire Association Badge #38
  • Washington Forest Fire Association Badge #38
  • Washington Forest Fire Association Badge #38
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a Washington Forest Fire Association Badge. #38

Washington Forest Fire Association (WFFA) was founded in 1908 to protect private forestland from wildfire under the name of Washington Forest Fire Association.
In the spring of 1908, leaders in the timber business, mailed 800 letters to timberland owners inviting them to form a voluntary association to suppress forest fires. Twenty-two companies responded and formed the WFFA. Then in 1958, the association switched its name to Washington Forest Protection Association.

VINTAGE:

Early 1900.

SIZE:

Approximately 1-5/8" in diameter.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Nickel plated Nickel.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal safety-style pin.

MARKINGS:

"P-C (PACIFIC COAST) STAMP WORKS SEATTLE"

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a federal law enforcement collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEEM21 LCGEX04/23/21

CONDITION:

8+ (Excellent): The badge shows minor to moderate wear, much of the plated details remain intact, overall excellent condition.

GUARANTEE:

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

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