Vintage Antique CHICAGO FIRE DEPT Squad 12 Squad/Truckman's Belt 1940's-80's era

This item is a leather utility belt known as a truckman's belt & worn by members of the Chicago Fire Dept. for decades. These belts were manufactured in the repair & maintenance shop of the department back in the 1940's for each hook & ladder truck & squad unit. They were stamped with the truck or squad number & belt number, then issued to each member on those units. Squad 12 was located initially on the south side of the city until decommissioned in the mid 1960's. Although this belt is decades old is still very pliable and as with any leather product a light rubbing with some neatsfoot oil will bring the leather back to life. SEE ALL PICS