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Hi, the "Strafvollzug" (penal institution) was part of the MdI (ministry of the interior). The medal is a MdI medal, not a VoPo medal (armed forces of the MdI, "Strafvollzug" included). A "Meister der Volkspolizei" is a NCO rank (staff sergeant). I don't think, that you can find something about him. His location was Berlin-Mitte. Uwe
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Hi dpast32, the "Meister der Volkspolizei" Bruno Urban was a member of the penal system in the DDR police. SV UHA = Strafvollzug Untersuchungshaftanstalt (penal system remand prison) The participation in Marxist-Leninist training (M-L-Schulung) was obligatory for nearly all citizens in the DDR, especially for armed persons. There were always new training courses, over and over again (see the time periods e.g. 1954/55). In such courses he was a teacher or/and an assistent (Gruppenleiter/Assistent). At the end of these periods he had a special training with an certificate for good benefits (Zeugnis). The medal in "Silber" was for ten years faithfull service. Uwe
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Unknown german commemorativ coin/prize
speedytop replied to Bombarder's topic in Germany: Post 1945: Bundesrepublik & DDR
It could be from the late 50s to the early 70s. Uwe -
Unknown german commemorativ coin/prize
speedytop replied to Bombarder's topic in Germany: Post 1945: Bundesrepublik & DDR
Hi Bombarder, "... so i guess it was awarded early 1950-ies?" There existed different organizations with their own numbering. And these badges had been awarded for one year or for three years of excellent service. For a correct date you need the associated document. Uwe -
Weimar republic items
speedytop replied to graham's topic in Germany: Weimar Republic & Deutsche Freikorps
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Auf einem Feldflugplatz im Osten (Nordabschnitt) Sept. 1942 Stuka Flugzeugf(uehrer) Oberfeldw(ebel) Gaweldai Rast an einem Steilhang des Grünten Auf dem Brocken Wolowo Russ(ische) Gef(angene) Wolowo Uffz. Stiglmeier Russland 16 Juli 1941 Am Tage meines Geburtstages während des Vormarsches Zum Andenken an ?? Neujahr 1940 Puttlingen Drachenbrunnen in Klagenfurt [two names?] I/19 3 Russland 1941 Luken T34 [KW 1] Reit- und Fahrturnier 13. Mai 1933
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East German medal / star - need help
speedytop replied to Tupper's topic in Germany: Post 1945: Bundesrepublik & DDR
This is the first type, awarded 1956 to Manfred Ewald, since 1961 president of the DTSB (Deutscher Turn- und Sportbund) in the DDR: Uwe -
Das Deutsche Trainkreuz
speedytop replied to Eric Stahlhut's topic in Germany: Weimar Republic & Deutsche Freikorps
Hi Eric, there are apparently no regulations that show how the Komturkreuz, 1st class and 2nd class differ. The document for the 1st class is from June 1927, no picture of the decoration. The preliminary document for the Komturkreuz is from October 1928: "Die Originalurkunde wird später zugestellt." The document is typewritten and the word Komturkreuz is handwritten above the crossed out word Klasse. The original signature and the stamp print are the same as on the 1st class document. The 1st class in original size and the miniature on a chain are definitely without swords. Uwe -
East German medal / star - need help
speedytop replied to Tupper's topic in Germany: Post 1945: Bundesrepublik & DDR
Hi Tupper, it is the last version 1984 - 1989 of the "Vaterländischer Verdienstorden" (VVO). One bar is for the wear with the decoration, the other is for the wear without the decoration. It was possible and often done, that the decorations have been awarded more than once, e.g. for internationally successful athletes. Uwe -
Austria-Hungary OSTA patch and badge
speedytop replied to allbull's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
Here is an example of the conversion of an ÖSTA sport badge to an DRL sport badge. The first page, his personal data, one of the conditions to be fulfilled, the destroyed ÖSTA document (1935) and last the DRL document glued into the booklet (1940). Uwe -
So you say, that a badge, produced by B.B.&Co, is a jewelery piece and had not been awarded, because not produced in Turkey? Uwe
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Hi, "... but the truth is that only Turkish stars are truly original and the rest are jewelry equivalents made in different periods." Is this meant for pieces like yours in "Prinzengröße", or is this also meant for all the pieces in the original size? Uwe