Germany, Gdr. A National People’s Army (Nva) Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Grade, With Case Auction Archive constructed of silver bullion Russian

constructed of silver bullion Russian braids

large and finely detailed badge

Two Bavarian Fire Service Long Service Medals - Gold Grade for Forty Years' Service (bronze gilt

where he was to remain until January 1950

cap badge: 35 mm x 43 mm

Germany, Gdr. A National People’s Army (Nva) Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Grade, With Case Auction Archive constructed of silver bullion Russian(Verdienstmedaille der Nationalen Volksarmee in Silber mit Etui). Instituted 1 June 1956. (1956 1990 issue). Constructed of silver, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with pentagonal bronze backplate and horizontal pinback, the obverse with raised figures representing the Army, Navy, and Air Force, circumscribed by an inscription of FR HERVORRAGENDE VERDIENST NATIONALE VOLKSARMEE (FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE NATIONAL PEOPLES ARMY), the