Badge: H.F.D. 1
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Metal shield-shaped badge with central image of fire wagon; inscribed "H.F.D./ 1/ 254"; image of helmet and crossed baton and horn at top.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Object Number:
INV.12072
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
57405
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Badge: Elizabeth N.J. 5
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Metal shield-shaped badge with image of fire wagon and inscription in banner at top "ELIZABETH, N.J." surmounting "5/ 1434"; foliate detail at bottom edges; helmet and crossed baton and horn at top.
Object Number:
INV.12073
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
57400
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Badge: P.F.D. N.J. 1
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Brass shield-shaped badge with image of fire wagon at bottom; inscribed "40/ P.F.D./ N.J. coiled hose at center surmounted by inscribed "1."
Object Number:
INV.12077
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
57368
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Badge: exempt firemen's Assn. Yonkers
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 6.4 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Circular brass badge with central image of fire helmet, ladder, horns and axes; inscribed in banners at top "EXEMPT/ FIREMENS" and around central image "ASSOCIATION" and at bottom "YONKERS N.Y./ 3"; decorative elements at top and bottom behind banners.
Object Number:
INV.12064
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
57367
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Badge: Delegate Fireman's Ass. NY 1903
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1903
Medium:
Brass, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 2 1/4 in. ( 12.7 x 5.7 cm )
Description:
Brass and red silk ribbon badge with top pin inscribed in banners "31ST ANNUAL CONVENTION/ DELEGATE" surrounded by images of firehoses, fire hydrant and laurel branches; brass gloved hand holding laurel branch suspended from top pin by two brass link chains at sides; circular brass badge at bottom suspended from hand and wreath; central image of eagle surmounting cartouche with two crossed gloves flanked by images of firemen holding an axe and hose; image of crossed ladders and horns with laurel branches below; encircled by border inscribed "FIREMENS ASSN./ STATE OF NEW YORK/ GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. 1903."
Object Number:
1940.905
Marks:
inscribed at back of bottom badg: "THE/ C.G. BRAXMAR CO./ 10/ MAIDEN LANE/ NEW YORK."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1903
eMuseum Object ID:
57365
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Badge
Classification:
Date:
ca. 1935
Medium:
Brass, enamel, silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. ( 5.7 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Metal badge with brass and enamel top pin inscribed "NEW JERSEY STATE/ FIREMENS ASSOCIATION/ FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY"; brass medal suspended from two brass link chains with 3/4 view of man; remnants of red silk ribbon at back of badge.
Object Number:
INV.1696
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1935
eMuseum Object ID:
57364
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Badge with document: NY fire dept.
Classification:
Date:
1857
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 2 in. ( 5.1 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Metal shield-shaped badge inscribed in banners at top and bottom "N.Y. FIRE/ DEPARTMENT" and at center "5."
Object Number:
INV.1768
Gallery Label:
According to the donor, this badge was presented to volunteer fire fighter Harry Howard in 1857 when he was elected chief engineer. Howard was born in New York City on August 20th, 1822.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1857
eMuseum Object ID:
57362
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Badge mounted: Exempt, L.E.
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 in. ( 4.4 cm )
Description:
Circular metal badge with central image of fire wagon surmounted by helmet and crossed horn and baton; inscribed in banners at top and bottom "EXEMPT/ L.E."; laurel wreath border around edge.
Object Number:
INV.10875
Marks:
inscribed at back: "THE/ C.G. BRAXMAR Co./ 10/ MAIDEN LANE/ N.Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
57336
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Badge: N.Y.F.D. 40
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Metal shield-shaped badge with central image of fire wagon; inscribed "39/ N.Y.F.D./ 40."
Object Number:
INV.12074
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
57334
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Badge: Steward
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Metal, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 5.1 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Metal shield-shaped badge with central image of water wagon in brass; inscribed in banner at top "STEWARD" surmounted by helmet and crossed horns; inscribed in brass "1" at center; foliate flourishes at sides, curled top.
Object Number:
INV.1769
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
57333
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
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