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1902 Portsmouth, New Hampshire Fire Dept. Annual Parade Ribbon. Kearsarge No. 3

$ 97.68

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • 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.
  • Condition: 8- (Very Fine-Excellent)

    Description

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    ARTIFACT:
    This is a Portsmouth Fire Department annual parade ribbon from the 16th annual parade on September 18, 1902 for Kearsarge No. 3. The red ribbon has a bar at top reading KEARSARGE 3 and a medallion hanging from a cream-colored ribbon. The medallion reads ALWAYS ON THE ALERT with an intertwined K3 logo.
    VINTAGE:
    Circa 1902.
    SIZE:
    6-3/8” in height and 3” in width.
    CONSTRUCTION/MATERIALS:
    Gold-painted aluminum, celluloid, silk ribbon.
    ATTACHMENT:
    Horizontal safety-style pin.
    MARKINGS:
    PAT. OCT 18-92 and 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. VBHX03 LADEX8/10
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    CONDITION:
    8- (Very Fine-Excellent): Ribbon has light fraying at bottom and label is folded.
    GUARANTEE:
    As with all my items, this piece is guaranteed original.
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