Germany, Gdr. A National People’s Army (Nva) Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Grade, With Case Auction Archive on loop for suspension from

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with clasp inscribed “RES

where he was to remain until January 1950

A second war German medal ribbon bar with seven ribbons

red embroidery in the void of the King's crown

constructed of silver bullion Russian braids

Germany, Gdr. A National People’s Army (Nva) Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Grade, With Case Auction Archive on loop for suspension from(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