Fire Fighter Merit Medal, 1911

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SKU: 02.OLD.0105.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$250 USD

  • Fire Fighter Merit Medal, 1911 Obverse
  • Fire Fighter Merit Medal, 1911 Obverse
  • Fire Fighter Merit Medal, 1911 Reverse
  • Fire Fighter Merit Medal, 1911 Reverse

Estimated market value:

$250 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Germany
  • Makers
    Bernhard Knauer, Oldenburg
  • Composition
    Bronze gilt
  • Inscription
    Obv: FA Rev: FÜR VERDIENST IN DER FEUERWEHR
  • Size
    29mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Fire Fighter Merti Medal, 1911 is attributed to Medal-Medaille. See the following page for more information: http://www.medal-medaille.com/sold/product_info.php?cPath=498_269&products_id=4388

History


The Fire Fighter Merit Medal, 1911 was founded by Grand Duke Friedrich August on November 11, 1911, and it was conferred upon individuals who rendered 15 or 25 years of faithful service within Oldenburg's firefighting services. It was also conferred in recognition of extraordinary achievements.

Senior firemen received the award after 15 years, and others received it after 25.

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