Badge, of City of Glasgow Fire Brigade

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This brass badge of the City of Glasgow Fire Brigade dates from the 19th century. Glasgow had its own fire engine as early as 1657, but not until 1807 was an effective fire brigade organised.

Circular brass Fire Brigade ticket, Glasgow

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• Online ID: 000-100-048-237-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1967.733
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Inscription: Obv. GLASGOW FIRE BRIGADE / Rev. F1
  Trade token / Fire Brig. ticket
  
• Dimensions: 54 mm Dia
  
• What: Trade token / Fire Brig. ticket
  
• Subject: Trade tokens
  
• Who: Glasgow Fire Brigade (Issuer)
  
• Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Glasgow
  
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