A Mint German Cased Fire Brigade Baden-Württemberg 25 Year Service Cross Newly Listed numbered # 218

numbered # 218

scattered gilt wear and oxidation spotting

before being discharged on January 12

later rejoining his unit on August 24

the German Imperial Navy flag at the left and another flag at the right

A Mint German Cased Fire Brigade Baden-Württemberg 25 Year Service Cross Newly Listed numbered # 218A fine example of a post war manufacture 25 Year Fire Brigade Service Cross; two piece construction in silvered bronze and white, and red enamels; the obverse with a white enameled cross with a medallion applique in the centre bearing the coat of arms of Baden Wrttemberg with a band between the arms, inscribed Fr Verdienste im Feuerschutz; the reverse plain with a pierced ball suspension and a mint period original ribbon featuring a sewn on horizontal