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)

AssociationAssociated with Hose Company No. 2 (Albuquerque, New Mexico, founded late 19th century)

Dateca. 1900

Mediumsteel

Dimensions2 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 3/8 in. (5.7 × 5.4 × 1 cm)

ClassificationsClothing, Costume, & Accessories

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the Albuquerque Fire Department

Object numberPC1975.23.25

DescriptionThis Albuquerque Fire Department badge is made of steel in the shape of a shield. Engraved on the shield is "HOSE / NO. / 2 / ALBUQUERQUE" written with each word or number directly on top of each other. "ALBUQUERQUE" is written in all upper-case letters. At the bottom tip of the shield is a small engraved number "7."

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