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A Collection of Watertown New York State Firemen's and Fire Chiefs' Convention Ribbons, Badges, and Pins, 1890-1943 - A collection of approximately nine commemorative ribbons, badges, and a pin, primarily associated with New York State firemen's and fire chiefs' conventions, dating from the late 19th to mid-20th century, specifically between 1890 and 1943. These items are crafted from various materials, including fabric (silk or satin-like ribbons with metallic fringe), embroidered cloth (a black circular rosette), and gilt or brass-toned metal for badges, pins, and medals. Notable pieces include convention attendance ribbons for the ”18 ANNUAL CONVENTION NEW YORK STATE FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION” in Watertown, NY, August 1890, and a ”FIRE DEPARTMENT of WATERTOWN, N.Y.” ribbon featuring crossed axes, ladder, and helmet. Later items include two red ribbons from the ”47TH ANNUAL CONVENTION NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION FIRE CHIEFS” held in Watertown, August 1943, identifying delegates ”Anthony Delesio WATERTOWN” and ”H. Archer Spencer SIDNEY,” each with a circular medal. Also present is a ”DELEGATE” pin, a cream ribbon marking the ”38TH ANNU. CONV. WATERTOWN N.Y. AUG 19-22 1890” with a ”GOLDFLOWER 1910 MEMBER” medal, and a ribbon noting ”RECORD 41 SEC HOSE CO. CORLISS 1878 F.A.S. WATERTOWN AUG. 19-22 '90.” A paper card offers ”COMPLIMENTS OF Ex-Chief Engineer, M. C. SLIVER. ALERT HOSE 2 WALTON, N.Y. Delegate N.Y.S.F.A. Watertown, Aug. 19-22, '90.”