New Mexico State Firemen's Association Badge

AssociationAssociated with New Mexico State Firemen's Association (Las Vegas, New Mexico, founded 1923)

Dateca. 1960

Mediummetal, ribbon

Dimensions5 1/2 × 1 1/2 × 1/4 in. (14 × 3.8 × 0.6 cm)

ClassificationsClothing, Costume, & Accessories

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the Albuquerque Fire Department

Object numberPC1975.23.37

DescriptionThis badge has a circular piece of metal at the top that attaches to a peice of orange ribbon shaped like a verticle rectangle. The metal circle is white with writing on the top and bottom curves that says "GOD BLESS AMERICA / THE FLAG THAT I LOVE" in blue font. There is a large colored picture of the flag of the United States of America in the center. There is black text printed on the ribbon that denotes that the pin is for the "20TH ANNUAL / CONVENTION" of the "N. M. / STATE / FIREMEN'S / ASS'N." Under this text is a printed image of a a fireman's helmet in front of a ladder, axe, and bugle crossed in the middle. Around this image the words "NEW MEXICO STATE FIREMEN'S ASSN." are also printed. Below this is more black text that states that the convention will be held in "JUNE 8, 9, and 10" in "LAS VEGAS."

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