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1903 Portsmouth, NH Fire Dept. Annual Parade
1903 Portsmouth, NH Fire Dept. Annual Parade

1903 Portsmouth, NH Fire Dept. Annual Parade "Captain" Ribbon w/Photo Medallion

$ 97.68

Availability: 88 in stock
  • Condition: 8 (Excellent)
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Return policy details: Item must be returned in the same condition it was received. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or issues prior to returning the item.
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

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    ARTIFACT:
    This is a No. 4 Portsmouth Fire Department 17th annual parade ribbon from September 10, 1903. The geranium-colored ribbon has a bar at top reading CAPTAIN and a medallion with an eagle at top showing the Fire Captain’s photograph.
    VINTAGE:
    Circa 1903.
    SIZE:
    7-5/16” in height and 2-7/8” in width.
    CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
    Gold-painted aluminum, celluloid, photograph, printed paper, silk ribbon.
    ATTACHMENT:
    Horizontal safety-style pin.
    MARKINGS:
    PAT. ? (partly obscured by pin) and partial label would have read RIBBON BADGES FROM GEO. A. SANFORD 23 HAWLEY ST., BOSTON with maker’s mark..
    ITEM NOTES:
    This is from a fire fighting collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJX03 LADEX8/10
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    CONDITION:
    8 (Excellent): Ribbon shows very little wear; photograph is somewhat faded; label is partially gone.
    GUARANTEE:
    As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.
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