Used by
Ruffins, John Louis Jr., American, 1923 - 2015
Date
1970s
Medium
metal and enamel with leather
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3 3/8 × 2 5/8 × 3/8 in. (8.6 × 6.7 × 1 cm)
Description
A silver metal FDNY badge (a) worn by Captain John Louis Ruffins, Jr. with a black leather badge holder (b). The badge design consists of a Maltese cross shield with a center circle surrounded by four V-shaped quadrilaterals. An eagle perches atop the uppermost quadrilateral, in the middle of which is printed [471]. The center circle has a relief design of the Seal of New York City. Around the seal is the text [CAPTAIN / FIRE DEPT. NEW YORK] set against a red enamel background. The badge is held in a soft black leather folding case with a gold metal snap closure.
Place used
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Accessories and Personal Effects
Type
badges
Topic
Associations and institutions
Clothing and dress
Labor
Professional organizations
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Paul M. Ruffins in memory of John L. Ruffins, Jr.
Object number
2020.25ab
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57b8af2ee-d9d0-47f6-8436-9698bcaa3145

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