East Riding County Fire Brigade firemans cap badge 1948 to 1974

A scarce original circa 1948 to 1974 early pattern 'East Riding County Fire Brigade cap badge'; chromium plated Home Office star with applied red enamel title circlet; bearing county arms to centre. Very good condition, complete with original two loop fittings, no damage to the enamel, minimal wear.
Diameter 45mm.

In the 1974 reorganisation East Riding County Fire Brigade area split to form North Yorkshire Fire Service and Humberside Fire Service.