Wonderful 1850s-60s R___ Hook & Ladder Co No1 2nd Ast Foreman Badge Made from US Half Dollar Coin
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Wonderful 1850s-60s R___ Hook & Ladder Co No1 2nd Ast Foreman Badge Made from US Half Dollar Coin

Code: fdg01850dol


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a Wonderful 1850's -1860's Fire Badge for the 2nd Assistant Foreman of an unknown Hook & Ladder Company. 


The badge reads: 

R__ Hook & Ladder Co. No.1, 2nd Ast Foreman 

It is made from a US Seated Liberty Half Dollar Coin by an unknown maker: W. H. Case. 

Although the badge was found in Texas, I have no idea where it is from. I wish it could tell its story!

VINTAGE: Circa 1850's - 1860's.

SIZE: Approximately 1-3/16" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: 900 Silver (from Seated Liberty Half Dollar) with Nickel & Brass Findings.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical T-style pin with "C" catch.

MARKINGS:

UNITED STATE OF AMERICA 
W.H. CASE
HALF DOL.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a fire department collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. KDJJV22 LACGEX07/19/22 SACGEX08/13/22

CONDITION: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge is in great condition with light tarnishing on its on both side.

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