Nice Early (1889!) Parade Ribbon for Excelsior Hose Co. No. 1 of Belvidere, New Jersey at Easton, PA
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Nice Early (1889!) Parade Ribbon for Excelsior Hose Co. No. 1 of Belvidere, New Jersey at Easton, PA

Code: fdi00013nja

$85.00




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ARTIFACT: This is a great early (1889!) parade ribbon for the Excelsior Hose Company of Belvidere, New Jersey at Easton, Pennsylvania. The red and white ribbon has two tiers of gold bullion fringe and was made by C.S. Martindell of Philadelphia.

VINTAGE: Circa 1891.

SIZE: Approximately 7-3/4" in height and 2-5/8" in width.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Silk, gold bullion thread fringe, gilt brass.

ATTACHMENT: Horizontal safety pin on bar.

MARKINGS: C.S. MARTINDELL BADGES 809 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia paper manufacturer tag.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a fire and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay MEX12 LACEX7/13 SLHEX9/16

CONDITION: 7 (Very Fine): The ribbon has some light to medium wear and minor tarnish.

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