Annual Firemen's Convention Souvenir Badge

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

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

Dateca. 1930

Mediumbrass

Dimensions2 1/4 × 1 1/2 in. (5.7 × 3.8 cm)

ClassificationsClothing, Costume, & Accessories

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the Albuquerque Fire Department

Object numberPC1975.23.21

DescriptionThis is a souvenir badge for the Firemen's Convention. The badge is made of brass and has a brass coloring. The top of the badge consists of a rectangular banner with a decorative arch on top. There is writing within the banner that states "SOUVENIR." The bottom of the badge is attach to the top by a hinge wich allows the bottom to hang freely from the top. The bottom of the badge is shaped like a shield. The very top has "ANNUAL" engraved into a banner. There is decorative engravings around the edge, as well as writing along the top and bottom curve. Along the top curve "FIREMAN'S" is written, and "CONVENTION" is wirtten along the bottom. In the middle of the badge is an engraving of a fireman's helmet with a bugle, a hose, and torch crossed behind it. on the left side of the middle is an image of a crossed bugle and axe, and on the right side is a crossed hook and ladder.

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