ERNST SCHNELLER DDR MEDAILLE (1961-1972) BRONZE STUFE (DDR 153)

ERNST SCHNELLER DDR MEDAL. BRONZE STUFE (1961-1972)

Highest award from the GDR Society for Sport and Technology. Instituted in 1961 in 3 classes: bronze, silver and gold.

Awarded for outstanding service in educating young people for defense.

Material: bronzed metal. Diameter medal 32 mm.

Obverse:    ERNST SCHNELLER - 1890/1944.

Reverse:   FÜR DIE-STÄRKUNG-DER VERTEIDIGUNGSKRAFT-UNSERER-SOZIALISTISCHEN-HEIMAT-GST (FOR THE / STRENGTHEN / DEFENSE FORCE / OUR / SOCIALIST / HOME - GST (Society for Sport and Technology)

The medal was worn until 1972 on a trapezoidal red enameled clasp, the base of which was grained. It showed the GST symbol in the middle.

With plastic case. Used.

Own collection. Perfect condition. Well preserved!