German Awards - Fire Department Badge of Honour for 40 years of service with gilding (Free State of Bavaria)

This badge of honor was established by the Bavarian government on July 1, 1920 as a replacement for the fire badge of honor in the form of a buckle, which ceased to be awarded since 1918. She was awarded for 25 years and for 40 years of faithful and zealous service in a voluntary fire department. For especially outstanding services, this award could also be awarded to employees of the professional or compulsory fire department. From 1920 to 1922, oval medals were made of black cast iron. Since 1922, they began to be made of zinc alloy. Later, for 40 years, the medal was also made of bronze with gilding. A notable manufacturer was Jakob Leser of Munich and Karl Pullath of Schrobenhausen. The latter models (shown here) differ in helmet pattern and font from early cast iron or zinc designs. The circulation is about 53,500 copies.

A gold-plated zinc oval medal with a wide edge. Inside it is limited by a narrow line. Above is an ornament with a transversely standing ear. It has a small ring with a ribbon ring.

Front side:

• The central fire helmet with straps, surrounded by 2 light laurel branches intersecting from below.
• Including a small - U -.

Downside:

In
• 5-line font: - FOR -/- 40 (large) -/- YEARS -/- SERVICE -/- TIME -.

Tape:

35 mm wide, dark red.

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