Württemberg Freistaat Feuerwehr-Ehrenzeichen 25 Jahre

In an excellent condition Firebrigade honor medal 25 years jubilee

The fire brigade awards of the kingdom that had been valid until then were replaced in 1920 by the newly donated medal of the Free State.
As before, the award was given to members of the voluntary fire brigades in recognition of 25 years of uninterrupted and blameless service in the fire brigade. This was awarded until 1934. The difference to the medal 2nd form of the kingdom is the absence of the oval shield on the edge of the medal with the signature - W - and the manufacturer on the back. W.M.A.ST. – for the Württemberg Mint Office in Stuttgart.(Württembergisches Münz-Amt Stuttgart)

Round bronze medal. On the back at the upper edge a small eyelet with a ring to which the ribbon is attached. The band stretched over a metal plate with a pin.

Frontside : a narrow laurel wreath tied at the bottom.
In the enclosed field a hexagon placed on its point.
Inside is a firefighter's helmet in front of a vertical ladder. Behind the ladder crossed an ax and a pickaxe. On the edge the inscription: Für 25 Jahrige Dienstzeit.

Backside: Für 25 Jährige Dienstzeit. Maker marked wmast which stands for Württembergisches Münz-Amt from Stuttgart)

Ribbon: 35 mm wide, alternating 3 red and 2 black stripes, each 7 mm.

Code: 52693