Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Long Service Decoration, II Class with Case Republic of the lid bearing a gilt

the lid bearing a gilt embossed Bengal tiger above crossed swords

measuring 75 mm (w) x 107 mm (h)

he was transferred to the 104th Infantry Battalion on December 8

when he enlisted for First World War service as a Private (26709) with the Border Regiment

Germany, Third Reich. A Fire Brigade Long Service Decoration, II Class with Case Republic of the lid bearing a gilt(Reichsfeuerwehr Ehrenzeichen, II. Klasse mit Etui). Instituted 22 June 1936 by Wilhelm Frick. (1936 1945 issue). Constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, consisting of a Geneva Cross, with its arms joined through the quadrants by a circular ring bearing an inscription of FR VERDIENSTE IM FEUERLSCHWESEN (FOR MERIT IN FIRE FIGHTING), the obverse with white enameled arms overlaid