Württemberg, Kingdom. A Fire Service Insignia, by Wilhelm Mayer

(Feuerwehrdienstehrenzeichen). Instituted on 20 December 1885. Type I. (1885-1912 Issue). A medal constructed of gilded bronze, inscribed XXV JÄHRIGE DIENSTZEIT (25 YEARS OF SERVICE), the reverse maker marked with WILHELM MAYER METALLWAREN FABRIK STUTTGART, measuring 38.83 mm (w) x 53.31 mm (h), on period original ribbon, and in extremely fine condition.