Medal In Memory Of The 20th Anniversary Of The German Democratic Republic.

Greg Collins · 05-08-2008, 11:39 AM

I'm sure most have seen the DDR 20th Anniversary badge. Here, for your viewing enjoyment is a 20th Anniversary presentation medal; it is the only one I've seen and I consider myself lucky to own it. If anyone has any information about this award, please come forward. It has created somewhat of a stir on another forum to which I belong. By the way, the colour is a bit off here (electronic flash); the ribbon is actually a dark red, velour-type material. Thanks!

Well, I finally got some info on the medal. A German collector with a web page, Willy Cogge, also has an example of this medal and a direct line to author Frank Bartel. Apparently, this medal was given to high SED party members and is classified a "party honour". It can be found in the 1998/1999 Bartel's Catalog. This search wound up putting me directly in touch with Frank Bartel, and I now have a copy of the coveted 98/99 Catalog. Great luck!:D

***CtahhR*** · 02-10-2014, 01:49 PM

Here is another cased example.

***CtahhR*** · 02-10-2014, 01:52 PM

It is highly likely this is part of a Bulgarian General's group. More information is being worked on.

Ralph Pickard · 02-12-2014, 10:19 AM

Did this medal come from Bulgarian General's group? If it did, does the medal also have its document? Or is that part of what you are working on? Thanks.

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Originally Posted by CtahhR

It is highly likely this is part of a Bulgarian General's group. More information is being worked on.

***CtahhR*** · 02-12-2014, 11:04 AM

I'm working on the group as a whole a fair bit (as well as a considerable number of other Bulgarian groups). Time takes time but we'll just have to wait and see what more information can be squeezed out.

I thought $25 was a fair enough price for this.

Ralph Pickard · 02-13-2014, 06:07 AM

Ok got it and understand you are working to get it. Thanks for the heads up.

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Originally Posted by CtahhR

I'm working on the group as a whole a fair bit (as well as a considerable number of other Bulgarian groups). Time takes time but we'll just have to wait and see what more information can be squeezed out.

I thought $25 was a fair enough price for this.

***CtahhR*** · 10-23-2014, 08:36 AM

Here is another example, unfortunately uncased but the price was right.

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