Germany, Gdr. A National People’s Army (Nva) Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Grade, With Case Archive also known as the Medal

also known as the Medal of Sanayi was generally awarded for loyalty

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Germany, Gdr. A National People’s Army (Nva) Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Grade, With Case Archive also known as the Medal(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