Commemorative Presentation badge for 1937 Honorary Chairman, Board of Fire Commissioners of Fall River, Massachusetts, named to Major Edward Bowes. Unmarked on reverse.
Provenance: From the collection of Major Edward Bowes (1874-1946), host of radio's Original Amateur Hour. He collected badges, and in his travels, he was presented with honorary badges bearing his name (as well as used regular badges) by local police and fire departments and municipalities.