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)
Used byUsed by
William H. Hahn
(active late 19th to early 20th century)
Dateca. 1900
Mediumsteel
Dimensions2 × 1 3/4 × 1/4 in. (5.1 × 4.4 × 0.6 cm)
ClassificationsClothing, Costume, & Accessories
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the Albuquerque Fire Department
Object numberPC1975.23.27
DescriptionThis Albuquerque fireman's badge is made of steel in the shape of a shield. In the middle of the shield there is a cut out of a five-pointed star with only the tips of each point being connected to the rest of the badge. The three top points have the symbols "F, H, &" engraved in that order. The bottom two points have "CO., L" engraved in that order. At the top of the shield "W. H. HAHN" has been engraved. "ALBUQ. FIRE DEPT. has been engraved on the bottom of the shield. There are decorative stars engraved along the edge.On View
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