Bristol Fire Brigade in Avon County post ww2 formed in 1948 after the National Fire Service ( 1941 to 1947 ) handed back fire control to regional county & county borough fire brigades. Bristol Fire Brigade, a county borough brigade boasted 6 fire stations spanning its 41 square mile area.

This cap badge. an early issue late 1940's early 1950's issue with brass showing through lugs to the rear has some enamel damage to the title scroll, otherwise a nice early issue with the enamel centre fixed to the standard issue economy lined Home Office star & both cap fixing lugs intact to the rear of the badge.