Lot 0309
Soviet Presentation Fireman’s Axe Awarded to Brandmeister G. Kertling. Leningrad, 1928
Estimate: 3000-3500€
Rare Soviet presentation fireman’s axe awarded to Brandmeister G. Kertling, Leningrad, dated 16 November 1928
A rare and historically significant Soviet presentation fireman’s axe, awarded to Brandmeister G. Kertling by the Administration of Fire Protection of the city of Leningrad. The wooden haft is mounted with an engraved dedicatory plaque recording the award for long and diligent service, dated 16 November 1928. It is further decorated with an enamel badge marked 1803–1928, commemorating the jubilee of the city’s fire service and adding strong official and ceremonial character to the piece.
The metal axe head is finely shaped and engraved with firefighting motifs, while the overall design combines practical form with commemorative purpose. As a personalized award linked to the Leningrad fire service, this is an unusual and evocative survivor of early Soviet institutional history.
Dimensions: 28 × 11 × 2 cm.
Starting price: 2500€
Estimate: 3000-3500€
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