Award Criteria
The medal could be presented for honest conscientious performance of duties in the National People’s Army (Army, Navy or Air Force/Air Defense Force) or other armed organizations of the GDR.
It was presented to:
- Members of the National People’s Army and Stasi.
- Individuals who actively supported the National People’s Army and Stasi.
The award was presented in the name of the Minister of National Defense or Minister of State Security usually on the day of the completion of the specified years of service.
Document / Cash award: Each medal was accompanied by a document/certificate. No cash award is specified.
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