Faithful Service Medal for the Volunteer Fire Brigade - 10 Years of Service - Bronze Class - East German Military Surplus - Good Condition

Faithful Service Medal for the Volunteer Fire Brigade (Medaille für Treue Dienste in der Freiwilligen Feuerwehr)

The Faithful Service Medal for the Volunteer Fire Brigade was a state decoration of the German Democratic Republic (GDR / East Germany), awarded in recognition of long and faithful service and dedication within the Volunteer Fire Brigade.

This version was awarded for 10 years of service. The medal was instituted in 1959 and was awarded until 1989.

Specifications

• Country of origin: German Democratic Republic (GDR / East Germany)
• Award period: 1959–1989
• Recipient: Volunteer Fire Brigade
• Class: 10 Years of Service
• Material: Bronze
• Diameter: 30 mm
• Thickness: 2 mm
• Shape: Round, with suspension ring
• Manufacturing method: Struck

Obverse

The obverse depicts a firefighter's helmet, an axe, and a hammer, surrounded by a laurel wreath.

Inscription:

"FÜR TREUE DIENSTE"

Translation:

"For Faithful Service."

Reverse

The reverse features the coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic (GDR).

Edge

Plain.

Historical Background

The Faithful Service Medal for the Volunteer Fire Brigade was an official state decoration of the GDR, awarded to members of the Volunteer Fire Brigade in recognition of their long service, loyalty, and contribution to public safety and emergency response. The decoration was worn as a medal suspended from a ribbon bar.

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