Fire dept. badge: Asst. F.F.H.F.D. 7, 1862

Date: 
ca. 1862
Medium: 
Brass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 x 2 x 3 in. ( 2.5 x 5.1 x 7.6 cm )
Description: 
Brass shield-shaped badge inscribed "ASSISTANT/ F.F.H.F.D./ 7."
Credit Line: 
Gift of Major Kenneth C. Miller
Object Number: 
INV.10313
Gallery Label: 
This badge was worn by a member of the Fire Department's 7th Regiment of the New York National Guard at Fort Federal Hall in Baltimore, Maryland during the Civil War.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1862
eMuseum Object ID: 
20774
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Collection of badges: in memorium Exempt Firemen's Ben...NY

Medium: 
metal, textile
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 x 10 x 9 in. ( 2.5 x 25.4 x 22.9 cm )
Object Number: 
INV.10478
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
0
eMuseum Object ID: 
20773
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Collection of 6 badges on blocks in envelope: Morrisania FD

Date: 
1840-1890
Medium: 
Metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 1/2 in. ( 3.8 cm )
Description: 
Six circular metal badges inscribed at top "MORRISANIA" and at bottom "F.D." encircled by fire hose borders; five badges inscribed at top and center with "263/ 1; 60/ 2; 272/ 3; 292/ 4; 122/ 5" respectively. One badge inscribed "79/ EXEMPT" in banners.
Object Number: 
INV.9251
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1890
eMuseum Object ID: 
20772
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Ribbon Badge: guest exempt Firemen's Benevolent Fund Ass'n.N.Y.1899

Date: 
ca. 1899
Medium: 
Silk, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7 1/4 x 2 in. ( 18.4 x 5.1 cm )
Description: 
White silk ribbon with gold metal trimming at top and red, white and blue silk ribbon with American flag motif gathered at center with metal fringe; ribbon printed in red and blue "GUEST/ Exempt/ FIREMEN'S/ Benevolent/ Fund/ Association/ 23d and 24th Wards,/ New York./ September 4th,/ 1899."
Object Number: 
INV.10855
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1899
eMuseum Object ID: 
20771
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Badge:delegate,S.N.Y. Volunteer Firemens Ass'n, June 1921...

Date: 
1921
Medium: 
metal, textile
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 x 3 x 3 in. ( 2.5 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm )
Description: 

Metal pin with suspended ribbon and badge. Pin reads "DELEGATE". Suspended badge depicts a firehouse above a medallion depicting George Washington, text on badge reads, "SOUTHERN/NEW YORK/VOLUNTEER/FIREMEN'S ASS'N./JUNE 14-16/1921/26TH CONVENTION/PORT WASHINTON/GEORGE WASHINGTON".

Object Number: 
INV.10860
Marks: 
pin: "DELEGATE" badge: "SOUTHERN/NEW YORK/VOLUNTEER/FIREMEN'S ASS'N./JUNE 14-16/1921/26TH CONVENTION/PORT WASHINTON/GEORGE WASHINGTON"
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1921
eMuseum Object ID: 
20770
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Badge:delegate,15th.Annual Convention,Oct.4,5,6,1910...L.I.

Date: 
1910
Medium: 
metal, enamel, textile
Dimensions: 
Overall: 1 x 3 x 4 in. ( 2.5 x 7.6 x 10.2 cm )
Description: 

Metal pin with suspended ribbon and badge. Pin features a fire helmet with crossed speaking trumpets above a blue enameled ribbon with text, "15TH ANNUAL CONVENTION". Rectangular text panel reads, "DELEGATE" aboved two crossed hoses. Metal clam shell attached by a chain to the pin. Red ribbon with a Maltese cross badge is suspended from the ribbon. Central medalion depicts a nautical scene above text, "WOODCLEFT CANAL". Blue enameled text panels surround the scene, "SOUTHERN N.Y./FIREMEN'S ASSN". Top arm of cross: "OCT. 4, 5, 6, 1910"; bottom: "FREEPORT L.I."; left: firemen fighting a blaze; right: horses pulling a firepumper.

Object Number: 
INV.10861
Marks: 
pin: enamel: "15TH ANNUAL CONVENTION" pin: metal: "DELEGATE" badge: enamel: "SOUTHERN N.Y./FIREMEN'S ASSN" bagge: metal: "OCT. 4, 5, 6, 1910/WOODCLEFT CANAL/FREEPORT L.I.
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1910
eMuseum Object ID: 
20769
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Ribbon badge: Westchester Exempt Firemen's Assn.

Date: 
1880-1920
Medium: 
Silk
Dimensions: 
Overall: 4 3/4 x 3 in. ( 12.1 x 7.6 cm )
Description: 
Purple silk ribbon in shape of bow with tails printed in gold "WESTCHESTER EXEMPT/ FIREMENS ASS'N/ ARRANGE/ MENTS"; red, white and blue silk ribbon with flag motif tied at top center.
Credit Line: 
Gift of William M. Wallace, 1934
Object Number: 
INV.10465
Marks: 
printed on paper label at back: "JOS. J. F. BOPP,/ DECORATOR/ Badges, Banners & Medals,/ 2629 Third Ave.,/ Opp. 141st St. New York."
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1920
eMuseum Object ID: 
20768
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Badge: Vol. Firemen's Assn...Sept. 23-28th, 1907

Date: 
1907
Medium: 
Silk, metal
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 x 1 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 15.2 x 3.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description: 
Red ribbon with gold metal band at top; printed in gold ink with: "VOL./FIREMEN'S/ASSN/NY CITY/TO/Laurel/ENG. CO./NO 1/OF YORK PA/Sept. 23rd/TO 28, 1907"
Credit Line: 
Gift of William M. Wallace, 1934
Object Number: 
INV.10395
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1907
eMuseum Object ID: 
20725
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Badge: Veteran Fireman's Association

Date: 
1880-1920
Medium: 
Silk, metal, brass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 6 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. ( 15.9 x 4.1 cm )
Description: 
Red ribbon and pin-back brass badge with gold metal trimming at top; circular brass badge at center of ribbon inscribed "VETERAN FIREMEN'S/ ASSOCIATION"; images of fire hydrant, horns, ladders and axes within fire hose border topped with helmet.
Credit Line: 
Gift of Chas G. Moller, 1930
Object Number: 
INV.10749
Gallery Label: 

According to an envelope with the object, the original owner of the ribbon was John Moller, a member of the organization, who later presented it to his nephew, Charles G. Moller Jr., in April of 1917.

Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1920
eMuseum Object ID: 
20724
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

Ribbon badge: Secretary Assn. Exempt Firemen...New York

Date: 
1880-1930
Medium: 
Silk, metal, brass
Dimensions: 
Overall: 7 x 3 x 1/4 in. ( 17.8 x 7.6 x 0.6 cm )
Description: 
Blue silk ribbon badge with top brass pin of bar stamped with decorative broder terminating in ball ends; five stationary brass rings encircle bar; silk ribbon gathered into triple rosettes with gold metal diamond at center with brass openwork lettering within wave-motif circle border "Secretary"; gold wire trimming at top of diamond and gold metal tassels hang from bottom; tails of blue silk ribbon printed in gold "ASSOCIATION OF/ EXEMPT FIREMEN/ OF THE/ 23RD WARD N.Y."
Object Number: 
INV.10731
Date Begin: 
0
Date End: 
1930
eMuseum Object ID: 
20723
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.

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