Albuquerque Fire Department Fireman's Badge

Used by Albuquerque Fire Department (Albuquerque, New Mexico founded 1900)

AssociationAssociated with Albuquerque Fire Rescue (Albuquerque, New Mexico founded 1900)

Dateca. 1950

Mediummetal

Dimensions2 1/4 × 2 × 1/4 in. (5.7 × 5.1 × 0.6 cm)

ClassificationsClothing, Costume, & Accessories

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the Albuquerque Fire Department

Object numberPC1975.23.19

DescriptionThis is a silver badge worn by a fireman of the Albuquerque Fire Department. The badge is made of silver metal and is in the shape of a shield with four protruding points on the top and on the side. The top point of the badge is engraved with an eagle and the name "ALBUQUERQUE." In the middle a large number "15" is engraved. On two of the points on the side symbols of the fireman's profession are engraved, including a ladder, a hook, and a fire hydrant. The letter "F" is also engraved on the left side, and the letter "D" is engraved on the right. At the bottom point "N. M." has been engraved.

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