Insignia Badge

INV2023.525.A-O

Collection of 13 Fire Department Badges of Clarence L. Nimmerfroh, Minneapolis (Minnesota) Fire Department
Collection of 13 Fire Department Badges of Clarence L. Nimmerfroh, Minneapolis (Minnesota) Fire Department
Collection of 13 Fire Department Badges of Clarence L. Nimmerfroh, Minneapolis (Minnesota) Fire Department
Collection of 13 Fire Department Badges of Clarence L. Nimmerfroh, Minneapolis (Minnesota) Fire Department
Title
Collection of 13 Fire Department Badges of Clarence L. Nimmerfroh, Minneapolis (Minnesota) Fire Department

Dimensions

1.75 in H x 10.25 in W x 13.25 in L Frames

Shadow Box (A). See description for individual badge measurements.

Count
21 Items (Shadow Box & Backing, Badges with Backings)
Description
A collection of 13 fire department badges belonging to Clarence L. Nimmerfroh of the Minneapolis (Minnesota) Fire Department mounted in a shadow box. 

The collection in detail:
  • A (Shadow Box): Wooden shadow box with glass glaze and red felt-covered cardboard backing. Rectangular and horizontal. The wood is stained a medium dark color with gold-painted detailing on the front around the glass glaze. Height: 1.75 inches Width: 10.25 inches Length: 13.25 inches 
  • B (Silver Badge, Top Left Corner, 1st Column): Small shiny silver metal badge. Rounded triangular shaped. Raised lettering reads: "MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPT" around the badge and "145" in the center. Twist screw off backing. Width: 1.5 inches Length: 1.5 inches
  • C (Silver Badge, Middle of Left Side, 1st Column): Silver metal badge. Circular shaped with bald eagle on the top. An image of crossed tools in the center including a firefighter helmet, a ladder, a horn/trumpet, a pole, a pike, and a hose nozzle. The engraved lettering reads: FIRE FIGHTER MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPT 531". Twist screw off backing. Width: 1.5 inches Length: 2.25 inches
  • D (Large Badge, Lower Left Corner, 1st Column): Large silver metal badge. Rounded shield shape with a bald eagle on the top. There's small bronze metal medal in the center of the badge. The medal features an image of crossed tools including a firefighter helmet, a ladder, a pole, a pike, a horn/trumpet, and a hose nozzle. The engraved black lettering on the badge reads: "FIRE FIGHTERS MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT 531". Width: 2.0 inches Length: 2.75 inches
  • E (Silver Badge, top of 2nd Column On The Left): Silver metal Fire Captain Badge. Round oval shape. A starburst in the center with rope trim around the outer border. Two vertical horns/trumpets. Two small silver bobby pin hooks on the back. Width: 1.125 inches Length: 1.125 inches 
  • F (Silver Badge, bottom of 2nd Column On The Left): Shiny silver metal badge. Circular shaped with bald eagle on the top. An image of crossed tools in the center including a firefighter helmet, a ladder, a horn/trumpet, a pole, a pike, and a hose nozzle. The engraved lettering reads: "FIRE FIGHTER MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPT 97". Twist screw off backing. Width: 1.625 inches Length: 2.25 inches
  • G: (Gold Badge, Top of 3rd/Center Column): Shiny gold metal badge. Circular and round with a bald eagle on the top. The center of the badge features an image of 5 crossed horn/trumpets in a star shape. The engraved lettering reads: "CHIEF MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPT."Twist screw off backing Width: 1.5 inches Length: 2.25 inches
  • H (Large Gold Badge, 2nd Item in 3rd/Center Column): Large shiny gold metal badge. Rounded shield shaped with a bald eagle on the top. The center of the badge features a small medal with an image of 5 crossed horns/trumpets, bordered with rope. The engraved lettering on the badge reads: "CHIEF MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPARTMENT". It has a safety pin backing. Width: 2.0 inches Length: 2.75 inches 
  • I (Gold Name Tag, Bottom of 3rd/Center Column): Gold metal name badge/tag. Rounded rectangular shaped. Engraved in black lettering on the front: "C.L. NIMMERFROH". Two brass metal butterfly clutches on the back. Width: 0.375 inch Length: 2.125 inches
  • J (Gold Badge, Top of 4th Column From The Left): Gold metal badge. Circular and round with a bald eagle on the top. The center of the badge features a medal with an image of crossed tools including a firefighter helmet, a ladder, a horn/trumpet, a pike, a pole, and a hose nozzle. Engraved in black lettering on the badge reads: "HEADQUARTERS C.L.NIMMERFROH MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPT. 28". It has a safety pin backing. Width: 1.625 inches Length: 2.25 inches
  • K (Gold Badge, Middle of the 4th Column From The Left): District Chief badge. Small circular round gold metal badge. The background has a starburst pattern with a rope pattern around the outer border of the badge. The center of the badge features an image of two crossed horns/trumpets. Twist screw off backing. Diameter: 1.5 inches Circumference: 4.712 inches
  • L (Gold Badge, Bottom of 4th Column From The Left): Gold metal badge. Round and circular shaped with a bald eagle on the top. The center of the badge features a small medal with an image of two crossed horns/trumpets. The black engraved lettering reads: "DISTRICT CHIEF MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPT." Twist screw off backing. Width: 1.625 inches Length: 2.25 inches
  • M (Silver Badge, Upper Right Corner, Top of Last Column): Small shiny silver metal badge. Rounded triangular shaped. Raised lettering reads: "MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPT" around the badge and "300" in the center. Twist screw off backing. Width: 1.5 inches Length: 1.5 inches
  • N (Silver Badge, Middle of Last Column): Shiny silver metal badge. Circular shaped with bald eagle on the top. An image of crossed tools in the center including a firefighter helmet, a ladder, a horn/trumpet, a pole, a pike, and a hose nozzle. The engraved lettering reads: "FIRE MOTOR OPERATOR MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPT. 825". Safety pin backing. Width: 1.5 inches Length: 2.125 inches
  • O (Gold Badge, Lower Right Corner, Bottom of Last Column): Gold metal badge. Circular and round with a bald eagle on the top. An image of crossed tools in the center including a firefighter helmet, a ladder, a horn/trumpet, a pole, a pike, and a hose nozzle. The engraved lettering reads: "ARSON INVESTIGATOR MINNEAPOLIS FIRE DEPT. 825". Safety pin backing. Width: 1.5 inches Length: 2.125 inches

Contact the Bill and Bonnie Daniels Fire Hall and Museum for more information