Old West Western Fireman Brass Badge

FIREMAN BADGE, a solid brass old west Fireman badge. The badge is a shield measuring 2 inches wide and 2 1/2 inches tall. It is solid brass with an antique finish and a pin on the back. The English word "firefighter" has been used since 1903. In recent decades it has become the preferred term, replacing the older "fireman", since many women serve as firefighters, and also because the term "fireman" can have other meanings, including someone who sets or stokes fires - exactly the opposite of the firefighting role.