Vintage Obsolete Kenosha, Wisconsin Fire Department Chief Badge – V.H. Blackinton Custom Metalwork on Don Hume Leather Holder. Historical collectable.
Item Condition: Excellent / Near-Mint Vintage Condition
Description:
Up for sale is a beautiful, authentic vintage obsolete public safety badge from the Kenosha, Wisconsin Fire Department, featuring the top command rank of CHIEF.
This stunning piece features a classic eagle-top design finished in a heavy gold-tone plating, showcasing the highly detailed official State of Wisconsin Seal as its central insert. The custom lettering is deeply struck and filled with immaculate black enamel.
Manufacturing & Hardware Details:
- Manufacturer Hallmark: Stamped "Blackinton" on the reverse side (V.H. Blackinton & Co.), dating this piece's specific hallmark and production style to the mid-1970s through the 1980s.
- Attachment: Features a heavy-duty vertical pin assembly with a standard drop-in rotating swivel/safety catch in perfect working order.
- Leather Mount: The badge comes securely mounted on a premium, vintage Don Hume stitched black leather pocket/belt holder. The leather is robust, clean, and beautifully complements the badge.
Condition Report:
This piece is in remarkable, crisp condition. It shows almost no duty wear, no pitting or loss to the gold finish, and absolutely zero chipping or cracks to the black enamel lettering. It has been incredibly well-preserved as a formal dress or presentation piece.
Historical Note:
Based on the specific production timeline of this Blackinton hallmark, this badge beautifully captures the late-20th-century history of the department, aligning perfectly with the leadership tenures of prominent Kenosha Fire Chiefs such as Frank E. Blasi, Gerald J. Poltrock, and Joseph J. Kiser.
- Policy Compliance: This item is strictly a historical, obsolete collectible. It is more than 30 years old, carries no law enforcement authority, grants no police powers, and completely complies with 's policies regarding public safety and fire department memorabilia.*
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