1930 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BADGE WEST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP PENNSYLVANIA Black Rock Desert dozens of doors

dozens of doors

Chicago circular brass equipment nameplate from a machine made by the company

an explosion ripped the ship apart killing 5 apprentices

signs such as this one were often discarded

Engraved with Chinese characters on the blade and handle

1930 VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BADGE WEST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP PENNSYLVANIA Black Rock Desert dozens of doorsAntique 1930 Volunteer Fire Department Badge Hempfield Township Station 65, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Rare older badge with shield and cutout star design. Stamped on back "C. H. Hanson Company, Chicago." Some loss to plating from use and age. Pin back possibly re soldered. Approximately 1 3 4" tall by 1 1 2" across.