Original 25-year membership badge from the Deutscher Alpenverein (DAV) – German Alpine Club. This civil award was presented to long-standing members of the club in recognition of their commitment to alpine sports and outdoor activities.
The badge features a detailed silver-finished edelweiss flower in 3D relief, set against a blue enamel ring with gold lettering:
“25 Jahre Mitglied des Alpenvereins”
(25 Years Member of the Alpine Club)
Reverse shows the manufacturer’s mark “Weiss & Co, München”, with its original horizontal pin intact and functional.
Material: Metal with enamel and silvered edelweiss
Attachment: Horizontal pin
Inscription: “25 Jahre Mitglied des Alpenvereins”
Use: Civil / Mountaineering club honor badge
Condition: Excellent – enamel intact, silver finish with minor wear
Origin: Germany (Munich)