A nice original Bury Fire Brigade small star variation cap badge from the 1948 to 1974 period.

Bury Fire Brigade post ww2 was formed in 1948 & boasted 1 fire station covering 12 square miles of area. There are variations of the Bury Fire Brigade cap badge, chrome & gilt variations exist as well as small or full size Home Office star variations.

This cap badge is the small star variation in good condition, the enamel centre does have a couple of minor chips, one top right of shield & one on the scroll. The enamel centre set on a lined eonomy issue small Home Office star & both cap fixing lugs intact to the rear of the badge.