Offered is an original German Democratic Republic (DDR / GDR) double ribbon bar, known in German as an Interimsspange or Bandschnalle, featuring two miniature East German State Emblems (Hammer, Compass & Wheat Wreath) mounted on a red enamel-style background.
Unlike ribbon bars representing specific medals, this style served as an official uniform insignia worn by members of East German military and government organizations during the Cold War. The miniature state emblems symbolized loyalty and service to the German Democratic Republic.
These compact ribbon bars allowed personnel to wear representations of awards and decorations during routine service without wearing full-size medals. They were commonly seen on uniforms of the:
The reverse retains its original horizontal pin assembly.
German TerminologyInterimsspange – Interim ribbon bar
Bandschnalle – Ribbon bar
Staatswappen der DDR – State Coat of Arms of the German Democratic Republic
SymbolismThe miniature emblem represents the official coat of arms of East Germany:
Together these symbols represented the socialist alliance of workers, farmers, and intellectuals that formed the foundation of the German Democratic Republic.
FeaturesVintage original with normal age-related wear from storage and service.
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