The post ww2 Southend On Sea Fire Brigade was a county borough fire brigade with 3 fire stations covering 16 square miles of the local area. Instituted in 1948 after The N.F.S ( National Fire Service ) handed back fire control to regional county & county borough fire brigades !

This Southend On Sea Fire Brigade cap badge is in good condition, the enamel centre fixed to the standard issue, lined economy Home Office star by a thin brass pin, both cap fixing lugs intact to the rear of the cap badge.