Bronze 5 Years East German Long Service Award Medal

~ Bronze 5 Years East German Long Service Award Medal ~

The “Medal for Faithful Service in the National People’s Army” was issued between 1956 and 1990.

~ The Medal ~

The medal could be presented for honest conscientious performance of duties in the National People’s Army (Army, Navy or Air Force/Air Defense Force) or other armed organizations of the GDR.

It was presented to:

1. Members of the National People’s Army and Stasi.
2. Individuals who actively supported the National People’s Army and Stasi.

The award was presented in the name of the Minister of National Defense or Minister of State Security usually on the day of the completion of the specified years of service.

~ Condition ~

Both the medal and ribbon are in good order.

~ Dimensions ~

The medal is 3.5 cm in diameter.

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