Yes Kid, that is one of the two things the voluntary's do not offer. Promotional ability and pension after 25 years. Well, if you want to call it a pension. I did 20 of my 25 as a Lt. and you'd laugh come the first of the month.
Back in the day it was given over the radio by the Battalion and there was no "10". It was, "Signal 18 on box xxxx, using Exxx and Lxxx by orders of B.C. XXXXX of the xx Batt."
What would be a fair price for the old FDNY TS patch be? That's the 3 inch red and white patch 'probies' had on their uniform shirts and jackets way back when. I have been informed that they are quite rare. Thanks for your assistance and information.