Germany - DDR - Medal/Order - Faithful Service in Working Class Combat Groups For Sale

Two items comprise this offer:

1) Medal for 5 Years Faithful Service in Working Class Combat Groups; and

2) Marksmanship proficiency badge in Bronze.

These badges were presented for 3 levels of marksmanship proficiency - Gold, Silver, and Bronze. The badge features a rifle over a target with concentric rings surrounded by an oak leaf wreath, a common design used in Cold War era sport shooting competitions in the German Democratic Republic (DDR). The red enamel panel at the top and tiered finishes indicate the level of achievement.

These badges were typically awarded through organized sport shooting programs or paramilitary training organizations such as the Gesellschaft für Sport und Technik (GST). These programs promoted marksmanship and technical skills among civilians during the Cold War period. Thebadge measures approximately 1 inch in diameter and features detailed stamped metal construction and the flag being enameled red.

TheMedal for Faithful Service in the Combat Groups of the Working Classwas createdmeasures approximately 1 inch in diameter and features detailed stamped metal construction.The medal was instituted on 6 October 1965 andawarded in four classes:

• 5 years service (bronze)
• 10 years service (silver)
• 15 years service (gold)
• 20 years service (gold) with gold circular ribbon device (post 1978)

This item is being offered as part of an extensive collection of military and antiquarian items that I will be putting up for sale on over the next several months at very reasonable prices.