Germany, Weimar Republic. A Free State Of Bavaria Fire Brigade 40-Year Long Service Medal Archive Instituted 25 Septemeber 1843 by

Instituted 25 Septemeber 1843 by Grand Duke Ludwig II

The first letter was sent by the district administration office in Rummelsburg-Bütow by the district leader

It features a paper applique of the maker

but in practice had very close ties with the Dutch National Socialist Movement (NSB)

He must have served in the First War

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Free State Of Bavaria Fire Brigade 40-Year Long Service Medal Archive Instituted 25 Septemeber 1843 by(Freistaat Bayern Feuerwehr Dienstauszeichnung). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, unmarked, measuring 30 mm (w) x 42 mm (h), oxidation evident, in overall very fine condition.