Medal of Merit of the National People's Army, DDR | Coinantiquariat
Art. number: 90
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Medal of Merit of the National People's Army, DDR | Coinantiquariat
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Art. number: 90
Specifications
| Composition | Silver-plated bronze |
| Issuing state | German Democratic Republic |
| Year | 1956 AD |
| Weight | 26.6 g |
| Diameter | 34.61 mm |
| Type of Exonumia | Award medals - Military award, Commemorative medals - Military medal |
| Alignment | Medal |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Edge | Plain |
Description
The Medal of Merit of the National People's Army, minted between 1956 and 1989, showcases the valor and distinction of the DDR National People's Army. The obverse prominently features left-facing half-length portraits of representatives from the Land Forces, Air Force, and Naval Forces. It carries the inscription "FUR HER VORRAGENDE VERDIENSTE DDR NATIONALE VOLKSARMEE". The reverse boldly states "FUR DER SCHUTZ ARBEITER UND BAUERN MACHT", emphasizing the protection of workers and farmers.
Tag: Medal of Merit, National People's Army, DDR, 1956-1989, Land Forces, Air Force, Naval Forces, Coinantiquariat, Numismatics, DDR National People's Army, Protection of Workers and Farmers.
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