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ARTIFACT:
Unusual 1980's - 1990's Sunapee, New Hampshire fire department 'Tanker' badge by Blackinton. The center features a nicely enameled disc that shows a lighthouse with mountains in the background and a flock of geese flying overhead and reads: "1873" at the bottom. The outer ring of the enamel center is white and reads: "SUNAPEE FIRE DEPARTMENT LAKE OF THE WILD GOOSE" in chrome lettering. Surrounding the raised enamel, the badge reads: "TANKER SUNAPEE N.H." and shows lovely floral embellishments on each side. The top features an eagle with a scroll in its beak that reads: "FIREFIGHTER" in black painted lettering.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1980's - 1990's
SIZE:
Approximately 2-7/8" in height x 1-3/4" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Chrome plated brass, black paint, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:
Vertical kick pin with drop in locking catch.
MARKINGS:
"BLACKINTON"
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a fire fighting and rescue collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MAJX16 LFJX7/16 SFJX04/12/21
CONDITION:
9- (Excellent+): The badge shows minor wear, nearly all the enamel, chrome plated, and black painted details remain fully intact, overall excellent condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
