Joseph Pfeifer's Bunker Coat

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Description (Brief):

This is the bunker coat worn by FDNY Battalion Chief Joseph W. Pfeifer on September 11, 2001 during the attack on the World Trade Center. It is black with yellow reflecting tape on the bottom of jacket as well as at cuffs and neck. "FDNY BATT CHIEF PFEIFER" is sewn on to the back of the jacket in white reflective tape. There are metal clasps and Velcro fasteners down the front and on the sleeves. Engine Seven, Ladder One was one of the first fire-and-rescue units to arrive at the World Trade Center, and was led by Battalion Chief Pfeifer.

Battalion Chief Fdny: Pfeifer, JosephMaker: Morning Pride Manufacturing Company

Location: Currently not on view

Worn: United States: New York, Manhattan, World Trade Center

Subject: World Trade CenterAssociated Subject: September 11 Terrorist AttacksRelated Event: Attack on the World Trade CenterSeptember 11th Attacks

Subject:

See more items in: Political and Military History: Armed Forces History, 9/11, September 11

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 2002.0255.01Accession Number: 2002.0255Catalog Number: 2002.0255.01

Object Name: Coat

Measurements: overall: 38 1/2 in x 23 in; 97.79 cm x 58.42 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-5843-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1195512

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