Fire Fighters' Merit Cross

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SKU: 02.BAV.0109.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$700 USD

Estimated market value:

$700 USD

Attributes

Country

Germany
Composition

Bronze gilt/Enamelled
Inscription

Obv: LUITPOLD PRINZ-REGENT V. BAYERN 1901 Rev: FÜR FEUERWEHR VERDIENSTE
Size

43x46mm
Version Remarks

This award is scarce.
Image Licensing

The image of the Fire Fighters' Merit Cross is attributed to "Die Ritter- und Verdienstorden, Ehren-, Verdienst- und Denkzeichen sowie Dienstalters-Auszeichnungen des Königreichs Bayern" by Jacob Leser and Oskar Leser. The book was published in 1858, and falls within the public domain in Canada. It is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 70 years or less.

Physical Description and Item Details

A Leopold cross constructed of bronze gilt and enamels. The obverse centre bears an ovular medallion with the bust of Prince Regent Luitpold, encompassed by an enamelled border with the inscription “LUITPOLD PRINZ-REGENT V. BAYERN 1901”. The reverse centre bears an ovular medallion with the inscription “FÜR FEUERWEHR VERDIENSTE” (For Fire Department Merit), encompassed by an oak leaf wreath border. On a loop for suspension.

History

The Fire Fighters' Merit Cross was instituted by Prince Regent Luitpold and was conferred in recognition of outstanding service within the Fire Department. It was also awarded to individuals who committed brave acts during a conflagration, such as saving a life.

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