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Object Name |
Badge |
Date |
1903-1912 |
Title |
Cromwell Engine Co. |
Description |
Fireman's badge from Cromwell Engine Company of Dongan Hills, Staten Island. The badge is silver-colored metal in the shape of a Maltese cross. The circular central medallion has raised number "14;" the upper and lower portions of the cross are inscribed "CROMWELL / ENGINE CO." The left and right portions of the cross have raised images of a hydrant and a crossed hook and ladder. The reverse side of the badge has a pin fastener. Stamped maker's mark on the reverse: "C.D. REESE / 122 NASSAU ST." (Keywords: New York City, Early Twentieth Century) |
Acquisition |
Gift of Susan Else in memory of John A. Else and family |
Ownership and History |
This badge belonged to John W. Else (1877-1957) of Dongan Hills. He served as second assistant chief of the Cromwell Engine Company from 1903 to 1905 and as first assistant foreman from 1905 to 1906. |
Earliest Date |
1903 |
Latest Date |
1912 |
Maker |
C.D. Reese |
Subjects |
Fire fighters |
Lexicon Sub-category |
Personal Symbol |
Associated People |
Else, John W. |
Catalog Number |
09.006.0001 |
Support Acknowledgment |
Online Collections Database record made possible by the Staten Island Historical Society, January 2020. |
Legal Status |
Items represented here are from the collections of the Staten Island Historical Society. Materials reproduced for personal non-commercial use must credit the Staten Island Historical Society. Commercial licensing is available. |