Bavaria, Kingdom. A Bavarian Fire Brigade 25-Year Long Service Badge, with Case, by Jacob Leser
(Ehrenzeichen für Mitglieder der Feuerwehren nach 25 jähriger Dienstzeit). Instituted 24 June 1884 by King Ludwig II. (1884-1918 issue). Constructed of gilded bronze with embroidery, horizontal pinback, the reverse maker marked “JACOB LESER, STRAUBING”, measuring 45 mm (w) x 38 mm (h), accompanied by its period original presentation case, constructed of two pieces of red card stock, the lid embossed with the monogram of King Ludwig II, the reverse maker marked “JACOB LESER, STRAUBING”, the interior with a padded black felt medal bed, retaining a non-magnetic metal button device, measuring 58 mm (w) x 44 mm (l) x 20 mm (h), in overall near extremely fine condition.

