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