Medal for Fire Service

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SKU: 02.WLD.0107.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$2,500 USD

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Estimated market value:

$2,500 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Composition
    Silver
  • Inscription
    Obv: F GOTT ZUR EHR DEM NÄCHSTEN ZUR WEHR Rev: FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DAS FEUERLÖSCHWESEN 1913
  • Size
    34mm

Physical Description and Item Details


A circular medal with a raised edge, constructed of silver. The obverse features the crowned monogram ‘F’, surrounded by the inscription ‘GOTT ZUR EHR DEM NÄCHSTEN ZUR WEHR’. The reverse features a firefighter helmet, two crossed axes, a hose, and a rope, surrounded by the circular inscription ‘FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DAS FEUERLÖSCHWESEN 1913’ (‘for merit in firefighting 1913’). On a loop for suspension, on a black ribbon with inner red and outer yellow borders.

History


The Fire Service Medal was instituted on January 20, 1913 by Prince Friedrich of Waldeck-Pyrmont. The medal was conferred upon individuals who rendered at least 25 years of voluntary fire service. In addition, it was also awarded to individuals who made a special contribution toward the firefighting efforts in a specific community or in Waldeck as a whole.

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