Hose Company Number 3 Badge

AssociationAssociated with Hose Company No. 3 (Albuquerque, New Mexico, founded ca. 1894)

Mediummetal, ribbon

Dimensions8 × 4 × 1/2 in. (20.3 × 10.2 × 1.3 cm)

ClassificationsDocumentary Artifact

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Mrs. Helen Cummings

Object numberPC1976.91.3

DescriptionThis badge is constructed of metal, and its base colors include a light baby pink and a gold-brass color. The metal, white, circular top portion of the badge reads, "Master of Ceremonies" in a black font. The circular metal portion has golden framing, and surrounding the framing is golden-brass colored tinsel and a light pink, plush material encased with a small, pink ribbon. On the bottom half of the badge, a sequined, golden-brass colored star is outwardly displayed, with two golden-brass colored tassels attached. Below this, two pieces of pink ribbon with frayed ends are pictured, with one reading; "Hose Co" (right) and "NO. 3" (left), both in gold, serifed lettering.

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