Original Item. Only One Available. This is a very interesting license plate meant for the car of the Fire Marshal of the Aberdeen Proving Grounds. APG is the U.S. Army's oldest active proving ground, established on October 20, 1917, six months after the U.S. entered World War I. The planning and construction were overseen by Brigadier General Colden Ruggles, who later served as the Army's Chief of Ordnance. Its location allowed design and testing of ordnance materiel to take place near contemporary industrial and shipping centers. The proving ground was created as a successor to the Sandy Hook Proving Ground, which was too small for some of the larger weapons being tested. At the peak of World War II, APG had billeting space for 2,348 officers and 24,189 enlisted personnel.

The plate measures 5¾ x 13”. It has three metal prongs on the back for affixing the plate to a car. The front features a red painted background with an Engineers’ castle painted in white on the left, accompanied by the text:

A.P.G.
FIRE
MARSHALL

Given that the Aberdeen Proving Ground was home to several chemical plants involved in the manufacture of munitions, fire-related personnel were very integral to its functions. The only damage to the plate is some paint loss in the A & P, with some staining as well. Overall a nice piece.

The mission of the Aberdeen Proving Ground Fire and Emergency Services is to protect the lives, property and environment of our citizens while supporting the integrity of our unique testing and development environment. We will respond as an all-hazards emergency response agency to all natural and man-made disasters, provide pre-hospital emergency medical care, and reinforce education through prevention.

Comes ready for further research and display!