Lot 3162

Amsterdam z.j. (1857+) - Identification medal Sectie-brandmeester (Dirks -, MvH -, Amsterdam Museum 36462, 36463) - Obv. Crowned municipal coat of arms supported by lions, on cartouche BRANDWEZEN / Rev. Engraving within ouroboros SECTIE / BRANDMEESTER - silvered brass 41 mm 16,94 gram - almost VF - rare - NB On February 20, 1857 the fire service in Amsterdam was organized into five sections led by a "sectie-brandmeester"