Obverse: Badge of Honor for Merit in Extinguishing the 1908 Fire
Reverse: Badge of Merit for Extinguishing the 1908 Fire
- Material: gold bronze
- Size: 31 x 37 mm
- Weight: about 11.5g
A memorial badge for merits in extinguishing the fire was awarded on June 15, 1908 by the Kaiser and King William II. donated. Persons who distinguished themselves as serviceable members of the organized, Prussian fire brigade could be awarded for at least 25 years with loyalty and zeal and groundless service in the field of fire extinguishing. In addition, persons who deservedly earned money on extinguishing a fire could be awarded an honorary badge. At the same time, the established service life and belonging to a particular defense were not mandatory. The fire department badge of honor was awarded by the Minister of the Interior on the orders of the emperor and the king. The project is based on a drawing of the Secret Government Council of Gersdorf.
Until 1916, the sign was made of gold bronze. After that, it was made of fine zinc and blackened.
Round badge for infection in gold bronze. At the back is a vertical pin.
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Obverse: Badge of Honor for Merit in Extinguishing the 1908 Fire
Reverse: Badge of Merit for Extinguishing the 1908 Fire