Badge - Socialist Labour Activist, East Germany (GDR) - German Democratic Republic (GDR) Military Surplus - Good Condition

      Original badge from the period of the German Democratic Republic (GDR / East Germany).

      This badge is a repeat clasp (Wiederholungsspange) for the "Socialist Labour Activist" (Aktivist der Sozialistischen Arbeit) award.

      The piece is made of metal and features two red emblems, each displaying the coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic, consisting of a hammer, compass, and a wreath of golden ears of wheat.

Features

• Dimensions: 4 × 1.2 cm
• Material: Metal
• Base colour: Red
• Gold-coloured decorative elements
• Two identical emblems featuring the wreath of ears of wheat
• Characteristic design of the German Democratic Republic (GDR)
• Rectangular shape
• Textured surface.

Condition

      The badge is in condition consistent with its age, showing normal signs of use and the passage of time. All details remain well preserved and clearly visible. It has two cracks in the upper right corner.

       This is an authentic collectible item of interest to collectors of militaria, decorations, and badges from the German Democratic Republic, as well as enthusiasts of Cold War history.

The list below shows the conditions of each item in the military surplus category.

• Like New: The item is in excellent condition and fully functional, but it may not be shipped in its original packaging. The item has not been used and does not have a warranty certificate.

• In Good Condition: The item shows minimal wear but is fully functional. It may include original or new accessories, but is not shipped in its original packaging and may have been used for testing or demonstration. Items in this category may have variations in appearance, such as differences in color shades or other minor imperfections caused by long-term storage. They do not come with a warranty certificate.

• Used: The item shows signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions properly. Items in this category may have variations in appearance, such as differences in color shades or other minor imperfections caused by long-term storage. They do not come with a warranty certificate.

• Non-functional/DECO: The item is not operational, requiring repairs or missing components. These items are typically recommended for strictly decorative use (collections/vintage) and may show variations in appearance, such as differences in color shades or other minor imperfections caused by long-term storage. They do not come with a warranty certificate.