DDR Medal for Faithful Service in the Armed Organs of the Ministry of the Interior (5 Years)
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The Medal for Faithful Service in the Armed Organs of the Ministry of the Interior (MdI) – 5 Years is an official long-service decoration of the German Democratic Republic (DDR).
It was awarded to members of the armed organs of the Ministry of the Interior, including police and internal security forces, in recognition of 5 years of loyal and disciplined service.
Description
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Country: German Democratic Republic (East Germany)
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Institution: Ministry of the Interior (Ministerium des Innern – MdI)
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Class: 5 Years (V)
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Material: Silver-colored metal
Design:
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Obverse typically displays the national emblem of the DDR
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Reverse bears inscription denoting faithful service
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Classic DDR award design
Ribbon:
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Standard MdI service ribbon in green tones
Historical Context
The armed organs of the MdI formed a key part of East Germany’s internal security structure, including the Volkspolizei and other paramilitary units.
The 5-year medal represents an important service milestone, awarded to personnel who demonstrated reliability, loyalty, and commitment during a decade of service in the Cold War era.
Condition: As seen in the images.
A solid and historically relevant DDR decoration, ideal for collectors of East German police and internal security awards.
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The Medal for Faithful Service in the Armed Organs of the Ministry of the Interior (MdI) – 5 Years is an official long-service decoration of the German Democratic Republic (DDR).
It was awarded to members of the armed organs of the Ministry of the Interior, including police and internal security forces, in recognition of 5 years of loyal and disciplined service.
Description
-
Country: German Democratic Republic (East Germany)
-
Institution: Ministry of the Interior (Ministerium des Innern – MdI)
-
Class: 5 Years (V)
-
Material: Silver-colored metal
Design:
-
Obverse typically displays the national emblem of the DDR
-
Reverse bears inscription denoting faithful service
-
Classic DDR award design
Ribbon:
-
Standard MdI service ribbon in green tones
Historical Context
The armed organs of the MdI formed a key part of East Germany’s internal security structure, including the Volkspolizei and other paramilitary units.
The 5-year medal represents an important service milestone, awarded to personnel who demonstrated reliability, loyalty, and commitment during a decade of service in the Cold War era.
Condition: As seen in the images.
A solid and historically relevant DDR decoration, ideal for collectors of East German police and internal security awards.
