Germany. A Rhine Province Fire Brigade 25-Year Long Service Medal
(Feuerwehrdienstes-Ehrenzeichen). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central raised fire helmet overlaying a ladder, rope, hose, and crossed axes, circumscribed by an inscription of “FEUERWEHRVERBAND DER RHEINPROVINZ” (“FIRE BRIGADE ASSOCIATIONOF THE RHINE PROVINCE”), the reverse bearing a central wreathed inscription of “FÜR 25 JAHRE FREIWILLIGEN FEUERWEHR DIENSTES” (“FOR 25 YEARS OF VOLUNTARY FIRE BRIGADE SERVICE”), the edge bearing a silver content mark of “950”, measuring 33.63 mm in diameter, weighing 11.5 grams, in extremely fine condition.

