Germany, Imperial. A Hannover Fire Brigade 25-Year Long Service Clasp United Republic of gilt wear evident on both

gilt wear evident on both lateral arms on the obverse

one light scratch on the lid

The underside is plain

The origins of the division date back to those of the Allied Hunting Brigade

the base with a vertical indent

Germany, Imperial. A Hannover Fire Brigade 25-Year Long Service Clasp United Republic of gilt wear evident on both(Feuerwehr Ehrenzeichen fr 25 Jahre). Instituted 16 June 1901 by the Province of Hannover. (1901 1918). Constructed of silvered bronze, affixed to a backplate of identical construction with its period original ribbon, the reverse with a barrel hinge and horizontal pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 55 mm (w) x 45 mm (h), in very fine condition.