Name/Title
Silver plated Thompson Hose 1 badge with black and blue enameled lettering, c. 1890sEntry/Object ID
1985.30.7Description
Acc. No. 85.30.7
Subject Category: Fire Dept.
Date or period: 1890's (circa)
Object: Badge
Description:
Silver plated shield shaped badge, enameled inscription in black & blue colors stating "Thompson Hose 1, A.F.D." Ornate engraving encircling the border of the badge in stylized design.
Size: L-2 1/4 inches.
History of Object: Fire Dept. badge of the Hanson brothers, Thomas R., Peter J., or John F., all of whom served as volunteer fireman of Thompson Hose Company #1, Alameda Fire Dept.
Acquired from:
John F. Hanson Jr.
Date: 9-7-85
