Eastbourne Fire Brigade post ww2 had 2 variations of cap badge. Eastbourne being a small brigade with just 1 fire station covering 7 square miles make original Eastbourne Fire Brigade cap badges relatively difficult to obtain.
This Eastbourne Fire Brigade cap badge issued from 1957 to 1974, the red ring variation that superceded the Eastbourne coat of arms cap badge in chrome. This cap badge manufactured by Mike Trueman Badges of Birmingham is in good condition. The enamel centre fixed to the Standard issue fully pressed Home Office star by 2 straps, both cap fixing lugs are present to the rear of the cap badge.