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Shield, Insignia

Object number2012.75.54

Manufacturer Cairns and Brother

Datec. 1986

MediumLeather; Cardboard(?)

Credit LineGift of Bernard A. Burns

DescriptionLeather firefighter's helmet shield. All black except for white square on top and bottom, each with printed black text. Back has gold fastener with maker inscription.Dimensions6.375 x 5 x 0.5 x 11 in. (16.2 x 12.7 x 1.3 x 27.9 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted inside the top white square is "1" in black.

Printed inside the bottom white square is "PBF" in black.
MarksOn back on gold fastener "CAIRNS & BRO."
Historical NotesFirefighter's helmet shield that belonged to Bernie Burns. The badge number was listed as #1, as opposed to his usual badge number, because he was president when they switched helmet styles circa 1986. He was therefore bestowed with the honor of being given the #1 badge for the new helmet style. Part of a collection belonging to Bernie Burns. The collection documents Firefighters Local No. 1, the firefighting union of which Bernie Burns was the president; his life as a firefighter; and additional items that document growing up in Lawrenceville in the 1960s and 1970s.

Related institution Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire

Related institution Pittsburgh Fire Fighters Local No. 1 (founded 1903)

Previous owner Bernard A. Burns

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