Belfast Fire Authority of Northern Ireland was formed in 1948 after the N.F.S ( National Fire Service ) handed back fire control to regional county & county borough fire brigades. Belfast a famous pre war fire brigade dating back to the Victorian times had 5 fire stations post war covering the city. In force for only 2 years when the fire brigade changed its cap badge again in 1950, this cap badge manufactured by Mike Trueman Badges of Birmingham is in excellent condition. The enamel centre fixed to the standard economy issue Home Office star & both cap fixing lugs intact to the rear of the cap badge