1860 Medal Brave, Fearless & Generous Fireman Grand Torch Light Procession Brass

Coin Details

Description

This 1860 brass medal celebrates firefighters as "Brave, Fearless & Generous" in connection with a Grand Torch Light Procession. Firemen's parades were major civic events when volunteer fire companies were important social and political organizations. The 1860 date places this on the eve of the Civil War, when many volunteer fire companies would contribute members to both armies. Brass composition and parade context suggest a participation medal for marchers or spectators. The secondary market for American medals has become increasingly sophisticated, with specialized auction houses, dealer networks, and online platforms connecting buyers and sellers across a global collector community. The digital documentation of medal collections through high-resolution photography and online databases has expanded research capabilities and made attribution resources available to a broader audience of collectors and scholars. Fire department medals and tokens are actively collected as a specialty.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Fireman's parade medal, brass, 1860. Fire department medals are actively collected.

Cross References

PCGS #887484; Fireman; Grand Torch Light Procession; Brass; 1860