Kaiserreich Erinnerungszeichen der hessischen Staatseisenbahn 40 Jahr

In an excellent condition a Commemorative 40 years jubilee mark Hessian State railway

Commemorative Silver mark of the Hessian state railway 40 years. 1905-1918. Very rare medal

This commemorative symbol was donated on November 25, 1905 by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig in two stages. These were introduced in a modified form for the Hessian officials and employees of the state railway following the decorations introduced for Prussian state railway employees. Hessian railway workers were honored after 25 and 40 years of unreproachable service. The military service time was taken into account. The crown and the shield with the number are gold-plated on the commemorative symbol for 40 years. The main distinguishing feature of the Prussian commemorative symbols is the shape of the crown. The number of awards for the award for 25 years is around 3335 and for 40 years around 556 pieces. As with the Prussian badges, production was carried out by Johann Wagner und Sohn, Berlin.

Hollow embossed, openwork pin badge made of silver. The shield and crown are gold-plated. In the back a horizontal pin. The manufacturer stamped on the back.

Front:

In the center is an impeller with a Hessian crown between the wings and the wheel.
The wheel stands on a rectangular sign with the number 40 on it.
Under the shield a laurel wreath tied crosswise at the bottom.
The tips of the wreath touch the wings of the impeller above.
Back:

Embossed hollow. (Negative of the front)
The horizontal pin is attached to the two wings.
An attached plate with the manufacturer on the rectangular sign:
- JOH.WAGNER - & - SOHN - / - half moon, crown - BERLIN.W. - 800 -.

Very rare

Code: 50052