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Obverse Design
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Badge is in an unusual shape, a little like an eight point star. On top
is a perched eagle with spread wings. The eagle's head is down and facing
to its right (our left).
The center is oval. A smooth band goes across and has the badge number of "98".
The oval has a smooth raised edge. Above the oval and below the eagle is a
curved banner with the legend "CANAL ZONE". To our left is a hook and ladder
design. To our right the design may be a hydrant (it's not clear). Below
the oval is another curved banner which reads "F. D." for "Fire Department".
The badge has smooth raised edges, and the entire badge has a textured background.
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Reverse Design
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Screw pin in the center.
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Metal
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Unknown. Silver in color. Probably brass plated with nickel.
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Size and Shape
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38 mm by 38 mm (about 1½ inches by 1½ inches).
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Dates Issued
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Unknown. This is the matching hat badge for BG70-1.
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Issurer
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Probably the Isthmian Canal Commission.
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Numbers Issued
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Pieces known include #98.
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Rarity
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Rare.
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Manufacturer
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Unknown.
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Source
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King Collection.
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Varieties
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None known.
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Function
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Fire Department hat badge.
I would appreciate
e-mail from anyone who can add anything to the history of these badges.
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