Boston Fire Department badge belonging to Charles H. Watkins (1886-1957) [.1]. The badge allowed Watkins to pass fire lines. The badge is gold-plated and bears the seal of the city of Boston. In brown leather case [.2] with two snap closures.
badges
metal
leather
Insignia
Badge, Insignia
Badge, Fire
Badge, Fire
"Charles H. Watkins. Boston. F.D. Bostonia, Condita, A.D. 1630"
1299.143
Unknown
3 3/8 x 2 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of the Joan Pearson Watkins Trust
2015.62.143.1-.2
United States
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