PRESENTATION TRUMPET

1853 NEWARK, NEW JERSEY PRESENTATION TRUMPET

Presented by Protection Fire Co. No. 5 to David J. Camfield, Foreman. A token of esteem & respect for the faithful & impartial performance of duty.

Unmarked
Probably New York
Marked 1853
12” x 8”

David Camfield (1814-1876) was associated with the Newark Protection Fire Engine Company in various roles. On the reverse is a beautifully rendered spread eagle over a fire engine with the motto Semper Paratus (always ready).