Fire Service Medal (in silver)

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SKU: 02.ANH.0114.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$250 USD

  • Fire Service Medal (in silver) Obverse
  • Fire Service Medal (in silver) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$250 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Rev: FÜR TREUE DIENSTE
  • Size
    32mm
  • Version Remarks
    This version is made of silver.
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Fire Service Medal (in silver) is attributed to Andreas Thies, Catalog 47, December 17, 2011. Please see the following page for more information: https://www.andreas-thies.de/onTEAM/grafik/A47_001_032.pdf

Physical Description and Item Details


A circular medal constructed of silver. The obverse bears the coat of arms of Anhalt encompassed by an oak leaf wreath. The reverse bears the insignia of the fire department, a fire helmet with two crossed axes below. An open-ended laurel wreath tied with a ribbon in a bow is below the insignia and above is the inscription "FÜR TREUE DIENSTE" (for loyal service). On a loop for suspension, on a green, red and white striped ribbon. Weighing 12 grams.

History


The Fire Service Medal was established by Duke Friedrich I on November 21, 1888. The medal was conferred upon voluntary firefighters who rendered 25 years of uninterrupted service with a fire brigade. Professional firefighters and individuals who held other positions within the firefighting services were also eligible to receive the medal. Upon retirement, recipients could keep the award. Approximately 1,500 Fire Service Medals were awarded.

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