East Germany DDR Medal for Faithful Service  early silver class For Sale

An original Medaille für Treue Dienste (Medal for Faithful Service) from the German Democratic Republic (DDR), awarded to members of the National People’s Army (NVA) for long and loyal military service.The obverse depicts a soldier with rifle before a flag, surrounded by the inscription “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE” (“For Faithful Service”). The reverse bears the hammer and compass emblem of East Germany within a wreath of grain — the national symbol of the DDR.Suspended from its original red ribbon with two narrow white stripes, complete and in good condition. This early 1960s example is silver grade typically for 10 years service.Condition is good, with light age toning and minor surface marks consistent with genuine mid‑20th‑century examples. The ribbon remains bright and intact. A fine and authentic piece of Cold War‑era East German military history,