For services to the German Democartic Republic ND
1989 year| Gilding metal plated bronze | 15.7 g | 30 mm |
| Location | German Democratic Republic (Germany) |
|---|---|
| Period | Democratic Republic (1949-1990) |
| Type | Medals › Award medals |
| Year | 1989 |
| Composition | Gilding metal plated bronze |
| Weight | 15.7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#420212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
5-line inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FÜR VERDIENSTE UM DIE DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK
Translation: FOR SERVICES TO THE GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC
Edge
Plain
Comment
GDR medal of honor for the 40th anniversary of the German Democratic Republic
The right to propose the award of the medal lay with the central management of the party and social organizations, as well as with the ministers and heads of other state bodies as well as the party management in the districts and districts as well as the chairmen of the councils of the districts and districts. The proposals had to be sent to the Cadre Department at the Council of Ministers of the GDR by June 15, 1989. The award itself took place at party events on the 40th anniversary of the founding of the GDR in combines, companies and cooperatives, and in scientific and cultural institutions.
The gold-plated medal with a diameter of 30 mm shows the state coat of arms of the GDR across its entire obverse. The lapel of the medal shows the five-line inscription: FOR / MERITS / FOR THE GERMAN / DEMOCRATIC / REPUBLIC. The medal was worn on the upper left side of the chest on a red-covered clasp, in the middle of which was a small gold clasp with the inscription: 1949-1989. The interim brace was of the same quality
