DDR Medal for Faithful Service in the Combat Groups of the Working Class – Bronze

The Medal for Faithful Service in the Combat Groups of the Working Class – Bronze is an official decoration of the German Democratic Republic (DDR), awarded to members of the Kampfgruppen der Arbeiterklasse, the paramilitary workers’ militia.

This bronze class medal represents faithful and reliable service, forming the entry-level award within the long-service recognition system of the organization.

Description

• Country: German Democratic Republic (East Germany)

• Organization: Kampfgruppen der Arbeiterklasse (Combat Groups of the Working Class)

• Class: Bronze

• Type: Long Service Award

Design:

• Obverse typically features DDR state symbolism and militia imagery

• Reverse bears inscription referring to faithful service (treue Dienste)

• Standard DDR medal construction and style

Historical Context

The Kampfgruppen der Arbeiterklasse were a paramilitary force composed mainly of civilian workers, tasked with protecting factories and supporting internal security in East Germany.

The bronze class medal was awarded for initial long-service recognition, honoring members who demonstrated discipline, loyalty, and commitment to the socialist state.

Condition: As seen in the images.

A solid and historically interesting DDR medal, ideal for collectors of East German paramilitary and Cold War memorabilia.