Fire Mark Medi Mobile Fire Department and similar items

Mobile Fire Department Insurance Company The Mobile Fire Department Insurance Company of Mobile, Alabama started in business in 1866. Their oval cast iron fire mark measured 11 5/8" X 7 7/8" and featured the profile view of a typical firefighter?s helmet, with a front shield and rear brim. Below the helmet features were the letters ?MFDICo.? The Mobile Fire Department Insurance Company ceased doing business in 1879 This MEDICo. Fire Mark has the number 1878 at the top of it and measures approximately 7.0" X 13.5". It is based on the Mobile Fire Department Insurance Company Fire mark with a firefighter's helmet, plus an old time steam engine. This mark/plaque is a cutout/silhouette design of cast metal (non ferrous) construction and was made by the Sexton Company. The mark has a nice painted surface and has a nice vintage look to it. This would make a great addition for any fire mark, fire fighting or insurance memorabilia collector. American insurance company?s fire marks were placed on the exterior of a house and were intended to discourage malicious arson by showing that the owner would not suffer greatly if the building was destroyed. Additionally, the mark stood as a guarantee to fire brigades that the insurance company which insured the house in question would reward handsomely the brigade extinguishing a blaze on the premises. Shipping Info Shipping Handling Charges are indicated below. ECONOMY USA S H of $13.95 applies to this item INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS CONTACT US FOR RATES. International buyers please note the following: International Shipping is available with appropriate charge. Please contact us about what the charge would be based on your location. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. RETURNS: The refund will be based on the purchase price excluding the original shipping, handling and material expense fees. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution