Monogrammed small fire department hat

[diggingthe1]

I went out today to the town of Leadville Colorado. It’s a beautiful place. Sure is fun to swing, this popped out so I thought I would share. I wonder if it is from a toy or a keychain? I think the letters are F V A. Maybe it is the fire chiefs initials Let me know if you have any information on this, thanks and happy hunting!!!

 

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[GaRebel1861]

I can’t say that I’ve ever seen one of those. It’s a really nice find.

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Brendan75]

Hi, nice find. Congrats

 

[ToddsPoint]

Usually in monograms the largest letter would be the last name. So your monogram would be either AVF, or VAF. Whether A or V is first is determined by which letter is "on top". Since your monogram is line engraving instead of block letters, you just can't tell. Gary

 

[jeff of pa]

Cool ! Because of the Hole, I'm going with Key Fob

 

[Trezurehunter]

Very nice find. The letters AVF, could also be a local Fire Department initials. The letter A could be the town, and the VF could stand for Volunteer Fireman ? Just a thought.

 

[Subterranean]

VFA- Volunteer Fireman's Association. I am sure that it was the bottom part of a suspension medal, as I have seen them before like that! It is a wonderful piece, probably Victorian era! Congratulations, Sub

 

[HIGHSTRUNG]

Awesome find!

 

[diggingthe1]

Thanks for the posts and the ID Sub! I’ll have to find the top part now!!! Sure is a thrill finding fire fighter stuff!!!

 

[A2coins]

Hats off to you. Cool find key fob I would guess also. Keep rippin

 

[ConshyBoy]

Cool find

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very cool find, congrats!

 

[Hawks88]

That’s a first for my eyes. Cool find. Congrats

 

[ToddsPoint]

Usually in monograms the largest letter would be the last name. So your monogram would be either AVF, or VAF. Whether A or V is first is determined by which letter is "on top". Since your monogram is line engraving instead of block letters, you just can't tell. Gary

I'm glad I said "usually". Gary

 

[ajaj]

This is one of those finds that, for me, trumps what I’m usually after; a silver coin. Nice unique piece!

aj

 

[Doubter in MD]

VFA- Volunteer Fireman's Association. I am sure that it was the bottom part of a suspension medal, as I have seen them before like that! It is a wonderful piece, probably Victorian era! Congratulations, Sub

Was that helmet style used in the Victorian era? It looks more modern than that.

 

[diggingthe1]

Found another one. I don't think they are keychains because the holes would be worn. This one is blank. I am on the lookout for similar suspension medals. This one was found in Cripple Creek. I'm guessing it dates to about 1910ish

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Very cool - congrats !

 

[Nathan W]

That's a unique find for sure