Name/Title
Silver plated Thompson Hose 1, A.F.D. badge, c. 1890sEntry/Object ID
1985.30.8Description
Acc. No. 85.30.8
Subject Category: Fire Dept.
Date or period: Circa 1890's
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 edges of the badge in stylized design.
Size: L-2 1/4 inches.
History of Object: Fire Dept. badge of the Hanson brothers, Thomas R. (Plumbing Inspector-city of Alameda), Peter J., or John F., all of whom served as volunteer fireman of Thompson Hose Co. #1, Alameda Fire Dept.
Acquired from:
John F. Hanson Jr.
Date: 9-7-85
