Rare 19th Century NY City Fire Department Medal • New York Fire Department

This is a 1920's New York City Dept. of Buildings sterling silver medal for Best Essay on Safeguarding the Home Against Fires. The obverse depicts a grieving family that made it out of their burning house alive. This medal was presented by Department of Buildings New York City. It is hallmarked sterling the medal is by Dieges & Amp; Clust, NYC Details: • Approximately 1-5/8" x 1" • Sterling Silver • Original ribbon attached