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This is a vintage U.S. Air Force Fire Protection badge with the five crossed bugles of a Fire Chief. The badge has a spread-winged eagle perched on a cloud-shaped crest at the top. Below it, a round band reads “Fire Protection” in raised letters on a dark textured background, with a “USAF” banner across the bottom. In the center is a gold-tone disc with five crossed fire speaking trumpets (bugles) in raised silver-tone relief.
In the fire service, the number of crossed bugles shows the officer’s rank: one for a lieutenant, two for a captain, three for a battalion or assistant chief, four for a deputy chief, and five for the Fire Chief. The Air Force has its own firefighters, the fire protection specialists who protect every base and respond to aircraft crashes and fires on the flight line. As the senior officer of a base fire department, the Fire Chief wore this badge. The style dates from the Cold War era, about the 1960s to the 1980s.
The badge has a sturdy pin back with a locking safety catch and comes with its original clear plastic pocket hanger tab, which lets it be worn hanging from a shirt pocket.
Condition is good vintage. The badge has its original darkened silver-tone patina, with natural wear and some brassing on the cloud crest behind the eagle and light wear to the gold center. The pin and catch work properly. The back shows light age wear. Please see all photos, which are part of the description.
This item will be carefully and securely packed, and it ships within 3 business days of payment.
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