This commemorative 50 Pfennig stamp, issued by Deutsche Bundespost Berlin in 1976, celebrates the 125th anniversary of the Berlin Fire Brigade (Berliner Feuerwehr), founded in 1851. The design features the coat of arms of Berlin—a black bear on a white shield—flanked by two silver fire axes and stylized flames, symbolizing the courage and duty of firefighters. The inscription “125 Jahre Berliner Feuerwehr 1851–1976” appears above and below the emblem, set against a deep blue background framed in red and white.

The issue honors one of Germany’s oldest organized fire services, recognizing its vital role in protecting the capital through times of peace and war alike. It was part of Berlin’s independent postal issues, valid only within West Berlin during the divided Germany era.