German Awards - Badge of Honor 3. Class for female servants - Free State of Württemberg

This badge of honor was established or established in 1926 by the Württemberg Charitable Union. It was awarded to female servants who served conscientiously and without charges for at least 10 years. Crucial to the foundation was that the number of female servants who could meet the strict requirements for awarding silver and gold badges of honor would likely decline significantly in the near future. The 3rd grade badge of honor was supposed to fill this gap, as well as give a visible sign of recognition to these maids. The production was probably carried out by Mayer & Wilhelm in Stuttgart. After the National Socialists came to power and subsequent equalization of rights, this badge of honor was also banned, and the awarding finally ceased. Due to the short period of appropriation, honor badges are relatively rare. Source: W. Klein and A. Ruff, Württemberg Medals 1864-1933, including orders and badges of honor. Stuttgart 2010.

Octagonal silver-plated bronze brooch. The edges are the same length. The front side is partially enameled. On the back is a horizontal pin with reciprocal hooks. In addition, on the upper edge there is a small eye with a hinge (for carrying on a chain ).

Front side:

• The raised, rounded rim is twice clamped in the corners and in the middle of the edges.
• Subsequently, a wider smooth, silver-plated border.
• Perpendicular, central, slightly wider than horizontal edges silver-plated field.
• It has a 4-cube-shaped rosette on top and bottom with a small dot in the center.
• Between them, an enlarged 6-line target letter:
• - FOR -/- SERVE -/- B -/- FIDELITY -/- AND (less) -/- HONOR -.
• Dashed lines at the top and bottom are twisted into spirals.
• The lateral fields between the central part and the edge are transculent, enameled in blue. A wave-like band can be seen underneath.

Downside:

• Smooth and silver plated. In general, a brochure.
• Central 4-line recessed inscription:
• - DONATED - (SMALLER) FROM - MAIN/- CENTRAL LINE -/
• - (less) FOR - CHARITY -/- (less) IN - WÜRTTEMBERG -.

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