Braunschweig, Duchy. A Fire Brigade Medal of Merit Republic of from November 25 to 19

from November 25 to 19

and minor soiling (particularly to the collar)

The underside of the visor has a green synthetic finish

silver anchor insignia

above an engraved dedication of “CL

Braunschweig, Duchy. A Fire Brigade Medal of Merit Republic of from November 25 to 19(Ehrenzeichen fr Verdienste um die Feuerwehr). Instituted 25 April 1912 by Duke Johann Albrecht of Mecklenburg. (1912 1918 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central raised Braunschweig coat of arms, circumscribed by an inscription of GOTT ZUR EHR, DEM NCHSTEN ZUR WEHR (GOD TO HONOUR, NEIGHBOUR TO DEFEND), the reverse bearing a central raised firemans helmet overlaying crossed