Identity area
Reference code
US IHigp 305-2.1
Title
Fire Chief Medallion
Date(s)
- 1911 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
One medallion.
Context area
Name of creator
Name of creator
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This Fire Chief Medallion belonged to Adolph Gieser. It was awarded to him by the International Association of Fire Engineers during their 39th annual convention between the dates of September 19th-22nd, 1911. The metal casting is a bronze colored, and the attached faded and frayed ribbon is red.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
This artifact was removed from it’s cotton housing and re-housed inside ph. neutral tissue paper