GDR East German medal for loyalty services

The Medaille für treue Dienste in den bewaffneten Organen des Ministeriums des Innern (For 25 Years of Service) was an official award of the German Democratic Republic (GDR).

Here are the key details:

Key points of the award

• Level: For 25 years of service, the medal was awarded in gold (gilded).
• Institution: The medal was instituted on December 1, 1955.
• Target group: Employees of the armed forces of the Ministry of the Interior (MdI), including the Police, the fire department, and the prison system.
• Meaning: A recognition of long-term, loyal, and dutiful commitment to public order and safety.

Features

• Design: The obverse shows the state coat of arms of the GDR (hammer and compass in a wreath) with the text "Für treue Dienste".
• Ribbon: The medal hangs from a pentagonal ribbon in the colors red/yellow (Volkspolizei/MdI) with specific stripes.
• Extras: The award included a baton (interimsspange) for the uniform.