GERMAN 25 YEAR SERVICE FIRE FIGHTER MEDAL -
The item featured here is a German firefighter medal. The ribbon is red and has two wide black stripes runing
vertically.
The medal itself is round. The front shows a firefighter helmet with crossed pick and axe. A ladder is placed
behind the helmet. A wreath surrounds the design. The words "fur 25 jahrige dienstzeit". The reverse
side shows the same words in bigger font.
The pin metal plate is wide and has several stitches holding it in place. The pin is hinged on one side and
has the catch on the other side.
This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German medals and ribbons. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
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guide is included here to address this question. The value of the medals and ribbons is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
awards in the collector's market is illustrated.
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This award is currently being
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality
of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style
and materials employed in the manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in
order to be able to determine the authenticity of the badge.
If you have an interest is seeing other badges and awards of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our
WWII German Badges and Awards
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and
Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.
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