Bidspirit auction | 1910's 20's American LaFrance Cast

1910's 20's American LaFrance Cast Iron Embossed Plaque - A American LaFrance cast iron embossed plaque, rectangular in form, featuring raised lettering that spells ”AMERICAN” on the left and ”LA FRANCE” on the right. These words are separated by a central Maltese-style cross emblem, which bears the text ”REG. U.S.” above a central mounting hole and ”PAT. OFF.” below it, indicating a registered trademark. The plaque is predominantly red and black in its original finish, consistent with its use as an emblem for the American LaFrance company, known for fire apparatus. Additional mounting holes are present in each corner. Length: 24 inches