1910s-20s El Paso, Texas Fire Dept. Badge by C.D. Reese of NYC
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1910s-20s El Paso, Texas Fire Dept. Badge by C.D. Reese of NYC

Code: z99fdg90004tx


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ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1910s or 1920s El Paso, Texas Fire Department badge numbered 64. It is a large badge with a small plate near the bottom that reads TEX. El Paso built a waterworks in 1882 and organized its first fire company that year: firemen served on a volunteer basis until several years later, in 1909. The badge is by C.D. Reese of New York City.

VINTAGE: Circa 1910s-1920s.

SIZE: Approximately 2-11/16" in height and 1-13/16" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Plated brass.

ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin with tongue-style catch.

MARKINGS: C.D. REESE 57 WARREN ST. NEW YORK, N.Y.; 64 on front.

ITEM NOTES: This is from an old Texas fire and rescue badge collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJJX14 LBGEX5/14 SADIX2/15

CONDITION: 7+ (Very Fine+): The badge has some small areas of light to medium wear.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.