Wonderful 1870s-1880s Sioux City, Iowa Fire Department Chief Engineer Badge

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  • Wonderful 1870s-1880s Sioux City, Iowa Fire Department Chief Engineer Badge
  • Wonderful 1870s-1880s Sioux City, Iowa Fire Department Chief Engineer Badge
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a circa 1870s or 1880s Chief Engineer badge from the Sioux City, Iowa Fire Department. The badge is big and bold with an eagle at its top and some fire equipment shown in relief at its center.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1870s-1880s.

SIZE:

Approximately 3-1/8" in height and 2-1/8" in width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Gilt brass, copper-plated brass.

ATTACHMENT:

Vertical kick pin with C catch.

MARKINGS:

None.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a fire and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MABEX13 LEGEX7/13 SEGEX12/13

CONDITION:

7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has some areas of light wear and tarnish.

GUARANTEE:

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

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