Medal of merit - For 10 year of services in the field of health and social-services ND (1973) front Medal of merit - For 10 year of services in the field of health and social-services ND (1973) back
Medal of merit - For 10 year of services in the field of health and social-services ND (1973) photo
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Medal of merit - For 10 year of services in the field of health and social-services ND

1973 year
Bronze 13.1 g 30 mm
Description
Location
German Democratic Republic (Germany)
Period
Democratic Republic (1949-1990)
Type
Medals › Award medals
Year
1973
Composition
Bronze
Weight
13.1 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round with a loop
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#406117
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coat of arms in a laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: .DEUTSCHE . DEMOKRATISCHE . REPUBLIK

Edge

Plain

Comment

The Medal for Loyal Service in Health and Social Services was created on November 15, 1973, and was awarded for the first time on Health Day in the GDR on December 11 of the same year.

(https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medaille_f%C3%BCr_treue_Dienste_im_Gesundheits-_und_Sozialwesen)