Badge: Director
Classification:
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. ( 3.8 x 2.9 cm )
Description:
Metal shield-shaped badge with central image of fire helmet, ladder, hydrant and axe; inscribed in banner at top "DIRECTOR" and on badge :VET. VOL. FIREMENS/ SONS ASSN/ N.Y."
Object Number:
INV.2172
Marks:
inscribed at back: "EMIL. VOLK./ N.Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1920
eMuseum Object ID:
57332
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Badge: Protection Engine Co. ...
Classification:
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 3/4 in. ( 6.4 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Metal shield-shaped badge with central circular image of water wagon; inscribed within banners at top and bottom "PROTECTION ENG. Co./ PORT WASHINGTON, L.I./ F.D."; foliate flourishes at sides and top.
Object Number:
INV.1772
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
57331
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Badge: Pioneer 1...
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 in. ( 5.7 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Circular metal badge with central image of fire helmet, horn and ladders surrounded by rope border and inscription "PIONEER 1/ W.B.H. & L./ 40" with foliate decoration at sides; topped by eagle and terminated in crossed horns under number plate.
Object Number:
INV.1777
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
57330
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Badge: President of Volunteer Firemen
Classification:
Date:
1890-1930
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. ( 3.8 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Brass shield-shaped badge with central image of fire helmet, axe, ladder and horns; inscribed "PRESIDENT/ VET. VOL. FIREMENS/ SONS ASSN/ N.Y."
Object Number:
INV.2173
Marks:
inscribed at back: "EMIL VOLK/ N.Y."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
57327
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Badge: Delegate...25th Annual...F.A., NY, Aug 17-20, 1897
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1897
Medium:
Silk, metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 1/2 x 2 in. ( 16.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Silk ribbon and metal badge with top pin inscribed "DELEGATE" on banner with helmet at top; circular badge suspended from top pin over red silk ribbon with central image of Knot Memorial building inscribed "UNION COLLEGE"; shield-shaped badge hangs from red ribbon over white ribbon; central image of Native Americans attacking settlers inscribed at bottom "MASSACRE 1690"; inscribed in banners at top flanking grouping of ladders, axes and horns "25TH ANNNUAL CONVENTION/ FIREMEN'S ASSN. STATE OF N.Y."; and at bottom "SCHENECTADY, N.Y./ AUG. 17TH-20TH 1897"; circular image of train at left inscribed within border "SCHENECTADY/ WORKS" and at right, image of generator with text "GENERAL ELECTRIC/ WORKS"; white ribbon edged at bottom with gold metal fringe.
Object Number:
INV.10747
Marks:
inscribed at back of bottom meda: "C. G. BRAXMAR/ 10 MAIDEN LANE/ NEW YORK."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1897
eMuseum Object ID:
57325
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Badge: Delegate...NYS, Fireman's Assn., 40th...Aug...1912
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1912
Medium:
Silk, brass, tin, paper, enamel
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 x 2 in. ( 12.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Red silk ribbon and brass badge with top pin inscribed "DELEGATE" in blue enamel over brass "EXCELSIOR" seal flanked by images of fire hoses and crossed axes; red silk ribbon attached to top pin with brass badge suspended from bottom inscribed in banner at bottom "N.Y. STATE FIREMEN'S ASS'N."; central circular image of log cabin inscribed within concentric circular borders "WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS/ NEWBURGH, N.Y." and "SEAL OF THE CITY OF NEWBURGH, N.Y./ INCORPORATED 1865."; oval tin badge suspended by two brass link chains from brass badge above; central image of cityscape painted on coated paper; inscribed in surrounding metal frame in top and bottom banners "40TH/ ANNUAL CONVENTION/ NEWBURGH, N.Y./ AUGUST 20-23/ 1912."
Object Number:
INV.10853
Marks:
inscribed at back of middle badg: "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./ NEWARK, N.J."
inscribed at back of bottom badg: "THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO./ NEWARK, N.J."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1912
eMuseum Object ID:
57306
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Badge: New York Exempt...Washington's Monument...1910 NYC...
Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
ca. 1910
Medium:
Silk, paper, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 6 7/8 x 3 x 1/4 in. ( 17.5 x 7.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Purple silk ribbon badge with top pin printed in black on coated paper "NEW YORK EXEMPT" surrounded by curved-edge rectangular brass frame with foliate design; ribbon printed in gold "DECORATION OF/ WASHINGTON'S/ MONUMENT/ FEB. 22, 1910/ NEW YORK CITY"; circular badge at center of ribbon with image of George Washington painted on coated paper printed "UNIFORMED CO. OF/ ORG./ 1648/ EXEMPT FIREMEN" surrounded by twisted brass frame; hanging from brass ring at bottom of ribbon, badge with black and white photographic image of firefighter at center on coated paper with printed text "PETER J. HICKEY/ FOREMAN/ EXEMPT FIRE ENGINE CO." surrounded by twisted brass frame; at back of bottom badge, central image of firefighter holding victim in arms painted on coated paper with printed border "ASSOCIATION OF EXEMPT FIREMEN NEW YORK/ UNIFORMED COMPANY."
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel Verplanck Hoffman, 1925
Object Number:
INV.10733
Marks:
printed in gold at back of ribbo: "SOMMER BADGE CO."
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1910
eMuseum Object ID:
57300
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Ribbon badge: Veteran Volunteer Firemen Ass'n Hartford Conn 1889
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Classification:
Highlight:
Not promoted
Date:
1889-1930
Medium:
Silk, metal, brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 10 x 2 3/4 in. ( 25.4 x 7 cm )
Description:
Green silk ribbon badge suspended from brass pin inscribed "N.E.V.F./ LEAGUE" with images of helmet, ladders, trumpet, baton and axe within foliate design border; short red silk ribbon gathered at center with metal fringe tassle; green ribbon printed in gold "VETERAN/ VOLUNTEER/ FIREMEN'S/ ASSOCIATION/ HARTFORD, CONN./ ORGANIZED NOV. 25,/ 1889" with central image of fire wagon; metal fringe tassle at bottom point of ribbon.
Credit Line:
Gift of William M. Wallace, 1934
Object Number:
INV.10630
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1930
eMuseum Object ID:
57266
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Souvenir fireman's helmet
Classification:
Date:
1900-1940
Medium:
Brass
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 1/8 x 2 x 2 1/2 in. ( 2.9 x 5.1 x 6.4 cm )
Description:
Miniature metal 8-comb fireman's helmet with shield-shaped front piece inscribed "FOREMAN/ 11/ J.I.M."
Credit Line:
Gift of Raeburn W. Jenkins
Object Number:
1962.25A
Gallery Label:
This souvenir firehat was given as a parting gift to James Irvin Murray, grandfather of the donor, upon his retirement from the fire department.
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1940
eMuseum Object ID:
57036
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Badge: NY State Firemans Ass
Classification:
Date:
ca.1895
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 3/8 x 1 1/4 in. ( 6 x 3.2 cm )
Description:
Metal pin-back badge with blank/damaged top plaque; Bottom medal attached with metal ring; inscribed around border with "NEW YORK STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION/ TROY, N.Y."; central image of allegorical figures Philosphy and Truth surmount moto "ILIUM FUIT. TROJAEST."
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Harold Riker Applegate
Object Number:
1940.900
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1895
eMuseum Object ID:
57035
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.





