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Shire of Toodyay > Records

BADGE, THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL FIRE BRIGADE OFFICERS

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1902 - 1920

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Medals and badges

Overview

9ct Gold badge with enamel inset with the words "The Association of Professional Fire Brigade Officers of the British Empire" in gold.
Centre of badge contains a heraldic device showing 2 firefighters in front holding hands.
Various shields are incorporated into the heraldic device as well a helmet, two axes and two fire hose nozzle.
The badge is supported in the lower half with a laurel wreath.
The rear contains hallmarks.

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cwa-org-37-2020.14

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Width

4.5000 cm

Height or length

4.8000 cm

Contextual Information

The Association of Professional Fire Brigade Officers of the British Empire was formed in the UK in March 1902. It focused its attention on those officers employed by professional fire brigades and changed its name in 1920 to the Professional Fire Brigades Association

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United Kingdom

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