ARTIFACT: This beautiful badge was exquisitely hand made by some unknown maker in the Mt. Vernon, NY area. The wreath and eagle are practically 3-dimensional. The pictures do this badge no justice, as the badge is a bright yellow and rose gold, with bright hard fired translucent red enamel. The panels and center seal are riveted to the badge. It is really a masterpiece. The Mount Vernon New York Fire Department has had a Fire Commissioner at the top of its chain of command since at least the 1920's, and this badge surely dates from the earliest period of the Fire Commissioners' office. A work of art aesthetically, and a historically significant piece, from a New York City suburb, this badge would be a centerpiece of any Fire Collection.
VINTAGE: Circa 1920's.
SIZE: 2" in height by 1-5/8" in width. 16.1 Grams.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Two-tone 14K Gold with translucent red enamel.
ATTACHMENT: Vertical T Pin with wide tongue type C catch.
MARKINGS: 14K
ITEM NOTES: This is from a firefighting and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MCJJX17 LBDIEX12/18 fdg0001ny
CONDITION: 9+ (Excellent-): The badge has only some very light wear.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.