Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
96.22.003
Accession#:
96.22
Credit Line:
Donated by Robert Goldstein.
Object Name:
Badge, Fire
Title:
Silver—Colored Juneau Fire Department Company Number One Badge
Description:
Silver—colored metal (possibly nickel—plated German silver) badge with hinged pin on back. Four shamrock—shaped "wings" around central circle. Inside central circle, surrounded by rope are ladders, horn, hook, hose nozzle, and another tool, all crossed in middle, with helmet covering crossing. Upper wing has "J.F.D." inscribed on polished strip. Proper left wing shows ladder and hook crossed. Lower wing has "CO. NO. 1" inscribed on polished strip. Proper right wing shows fire hydrant. Backgrounds have hammered texture. Pattern has been impressed from back to front, showing both sides. Central circle seems to have been attached to larger piece, as center of back shows no impression. There is a 0.125 inches hole in back center showing hollow between front and back central pieces. Pin attached to upper wing and clasp attached to lower wing.
Notes:
See 96.22.001
Requests not to be advertise donation or mention him as donor in event of exhibit.
Search Terms:
Emergency Service
Fire
Personal Belonging
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