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BAVARIA. Miniature Fire Service Decoration for 40 years’ active service, since 1953 issue, on ladies’ bow ribbon (BAYERN. Feuerwehr-Ehrenzeichen nach 40jähriger Dienstzeit, Ausgabe nach 1953, am Damenbandschleife, Miniatur)
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BAVARIA.  Miniature Fire Service Decoration for 40 years’ active service, since 1953 issue, on ladies’ bow ribbon (BAYERN. Feuerwehr-Ehrenzeichen nach 40jähriger Dienstzeit, Ausgabe nach 1953, am Damenbandschleife, Miniatur)
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Miniature gilt metal cross pattée with loop for ribbon suspension; the face with the small coat of arms of Bavaria centrally, the arms with flames; the reverse inscribed ‘FÜR / VERDIENSTE IM / FEUERLÖSCHWESEN’ (for Merit in Firefighting); height 18.24mm (0.71 inch) on original ladies’ bow ribbon mounted for wear.

The Decoration was instituted by the Bavarian state government on 28 April 1953. Initially, there were three classes – bronze for 25 years, silver for 40 years and gold for 50 years active service in a volunteer or full-time fire brigade.

On 1 March 1972, the bronze award was eliminated and its holders were entitled to apply for a silver award.  The silver decoration is now awarded for 25 years’ active service and the gold for 40 years.

 
BAVARIA.  Miniature Fire Service Decoration for 40 years’ active service, since 1953 issue, on ladies’ bow ribbon (BAYERN. Feuerwehr-Ehrenzeichen nach 40jähriger Dienstzeit, Ausgabe nach 1953, am Damenbandschleife, Miniatur)
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