Cheif Westerfeld's Southwestern International Association of Fire Chiefs Identification Badge
AssociationAssociated with
Southwestern International Association of Fire Chiefs
(McLean, Virginia, founded 1873)
Date1958
Mediumcardboard, plastic
Dimensions2 × 3 × 3/8 in. (5.1 × 7.6 × 1 cm)
ClassificationsClothing, Costume, & Accessories
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of the Albuquerque Fire Department
Object numberPC1975.23.55
DescriptionThis identification pin is made of a faded cream cardboard and plastic. The top right corner states the year 1958, and the top half of the pin contains the typewritten name "CHIEF W. A. / WESTERFELD" in all-uppercase letters. Below this name is the title of the conference that the pin is for, as well as the date and location printed in black ink. It is the "31ST CONFERENCE / SOUTHWESTERN I.A.F.C." held on "MAY 5, 6, 7" in "ALBUQUERQUE." On the bottom left corner is a printed image of an unspecified Native American ceremonial headdress within a Zia symbol and a Native American pipe below it. At the bottom right corner is an image of an isotope with a rocket lifting off next to it.On View
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Deb Haaland
August 17, 2018
New Mexico State Firemen's Association
1958
