DDR Medal for Long Work in Strengthening the National Defensive Capability

[Megan]

Medaille für langjährige Pflichterfüllung zur Stärkung der Landesverteidigung der DDR

Instituted 8 August 1974, and awarded for long service showing devotion to duty and exemplary performance in state-owned enterprises and institutions which producted material for national defense purposes in 4 classes (35/40 years, 30 years, 20 years and 10 years). It's unusual amongst East German awards in that the highest class is awarded for 40 years' service by a man but only 35 years; service by a woman.

35/40 Years:

[Megan]

30 Years:

Edited February 26, 2011 by Megan

[Megan]

20 Years:

Edited February 26, 2011 by Megan

[Megan]

10 Years:

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[Paul R]

It's unusual amongst East German awards in that the highest class is awarded for 40 years' service by a man but only 35 years; service by a woman.

[speedytop]

Hi Paul,

it is not a typo, because you can find it in several period publications.

1979

"(2) Die Verleihung der Medaille erfolgt in vier Stufen:

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- Gold für 35jährige (Frauen)

______für 40jährige (Männer)

Tätigkeit."

Uwe