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    Medal for Merit in Sea Transport


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    Verdienstmedaille der Seeverkehrswirtschaft

    Instituted: 1965.

    Awarded: To recognize the efforts of civilian sailors in transportation on the open seas, in 3 classes (Gold, Silver and Bronze).

    This is the Silver Medal:

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    On 17/04/2021 at 22:42, TacHel said:

    The 3 grades.  Are they really for 15, 25 and 40 years?  If yes, what's the "spange" at the top for?

     

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    Just checked and turns out they are actually awarded at 10, 20 & 30 years.

     

    The honour clasp was then awarded to women to mark 35 years and awarded to men at 40 years.

     

    tony 🍻

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