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"Fire Cross" Engine Emblem
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"Fire Cross" Engine Emblem

unknown · ca 1900-1930 · brass (overall material)

From the collection of National Museum of American History. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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This cross-shaped emblem has a central hole with a rim surrounded by a hose. Various fire fighting instruments are depicted around the hole including a hook and ladder, axe, speaking trumpet, and fire hat. This was not an engine plate, but rather could have been part of a memorial or commemorative display with a photograph in the center hole.

National Museum of American History’s own description
Credit line"Fire Cross" Engine Emblem. ca 1900-1930. unknown. National Museum of American History, Gift of CIGNA Museum and Art Collection. CC0.

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