East Germany, Bronze Medal for 5 Years of Loyal Service in Customs, circa 1970s-80s.
In brass, the medallion is 32 mm wide. The name of the medal, "Medaille für treue Dienste in der Zollverwaltung der DDR," is struck on the obverse. The red stripe in the middle of the suspension ribbon signifies 5 years of service.
In very good to excellent condition: a few tiny scratches to the recessed areas of the obverse and small faint spots of tarnish to the reverse, not very obvious or detractive. The pin attachment is clean and fully functional.
The medal (original name "Medaille für treue Dienste in der Zollverwaltung der DDR") was instituted on 12 May 1967 in six c
In brass, the medallion is 32 mm wide. The name of the medal, "Medaille für treue Dienste in der Zollverwaltung der DDR," is struck on the obverse. The red stripe in the middle of the suspension ribbon signifies 5 years of service.
In very good to excellent condition: a few tiny scratches to the recessed areas of the obverse and small faint spots of tarnish to the reverse, not very obvious or detractive. The pin attachment is clean and fully functional.
The medal (original name "Medaille für treue Dienste in der Zollverwaltung der DDR") was instituted on 12 May 1967 in six classes, to be awarded to all employees of the customs administration upon reaching a fixed, uninterrupted period of honest, conscientious, and faithful service: 5 years service (bronze), 10 years service (silver), 15 years service (gold), 20 years service (gold + 1 oak leaf), 25 years service (gold + 2 oak leaves), and 30 years service (gold + 3 oak leaves).
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