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Medal - Freiwillige Feuerwehr Riesa Handdruckspritze
| Location | German Democratic Republic |
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| Year | 1974 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a detailed relief of a horse-drawn hand-pump fire engine (Handdruckspritze) dating to circa 1880, rendered in high relief against a flat field. The legend curves along the upper rim reading 'UM 1880' and along the lower rim reading 'HANDDRUCKSPRITZE', with the Meissen manufactory mark visible in the lower field below the engine. |
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| Obverse lettering | UM 1880 • HANDDRUCKSPRITZE • |
| Reverse description | The reverse features the elaborate coat of arms of the city of Riesa in high relief, surmounted by a figural supporter depicting a male figure with raised arms amid decorative foliate scrollwork. The shield displays an anchor and architectural elements. The circumscription reads the founding and centenary dates '1874 1974' at the top, with 'FREIWILLIGE FEUERWEHR RIESA' around the lower portion of the rim. |
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