Museum Collections
Luce Center
(2) Badges and document
Object Number:
INV.1752
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall (1): 2 3/4 × 1 1/2 in. (7 × 3.8 cm)
Overall (2): 2 1/2 × 1 3/4 in. (6.4 × 4.4 cm)
Description:
Metal badge (1) with circular center; image of fire helmet, ladder, horn and baton encircled by rope border and inscription "VOLUNTEER FIREMENS ASSOCIATOIN/ N.Y. CITY"; eagle at top flanked by foliate flourishes and number inscribed at bottom "1438." Metal shield-shaped badge (2) with central image of fire wagon encircled by inscription "VOLUNTEER FIREMENS ASSN./ CITY N.Y."; inscribed in banner at top "MEMBER" and in plate at bottom "131."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.