Faithful Service Medal in the Health and Social Services Sector - Bronze Class - 10 Years - Instituted in 1973 - East German (GDR) Military Surplus - Good Condition

         The Faithful Service Medal in the Health and Social Services Sector (Medaille für Treue Dienste im Gesundheits- und Sozialwesen) was a state decoration of the German Democratic Republic (GDR / East Germany), instituted in 1973.

          The Bronze Class was awarded to personnel in the healthcare and social services sectors in recognition of 10 years of faithful service and dedicated professional commitment.

Specifications

• Country of origin: German Democratic Republic (GDR / East Germany)
• Instituted: 1973
• Class: Bronze (10 Years of Service)
• Material: Non-ferrous metal
• Medal diameter: 30 mm
• Suspension: Ribbon bar with intermediate bar (Interimsspange)
• Barthel Catalogue: No. 252a

Obverse

           The obverse features the Rod of Asclepius, the internationally recognized symbol of medicine, together with the inscription:

"FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IM GESUNDHEITS- UND SOZIALWESEN"

Translation:

"For Faithful Service in the Health and Social Services Sector."

Reverse

          The reverse features the coat of arms of the German Democratic Republic (GDR), consisting of a hammer, a compass, and a wreath of wheat ears.

Condition

           The medal is in good condition and may show only minor signs of age and normal use, consistent with an original period item.

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.