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Stained glass window
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1951.414c
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Badge: Veteran Fireman's Association

Badge: Veteran Fireman's Association
Object name 
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
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.