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Germany (1945-1989, People's Republic)

The German Democratic Republic was formed in 1947 after the Second World War, Germany was devided into an Eastern part (East Germany or German Democratic Republic) part and a Western part (West Germany of Federal Republic of Germany). The German Democratic Republic was then occupied by the Soviet Union. When the Communist Block in Europe fell apart, the two Germany's were reunited in 1990 and the Federal Republic of Germany formed a new European state.

Between the dviding of the two Germany's and the reuniting in 1990 some decorations were constructed and awarded in relation to the Second World War.

Orders

Karl Marx-ordeIn the database: 9
Issued:unknown
Scharnhorst-OrdenIn the database: 4
Issued:unknown
Star for Peoples Friendship in Silver
Stern der Völkerfreundschaft in SilberStar for Peoples Friendship in Silver
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Great Star for Peoples Friendship
Großer Stern der VölkerfreundschaftGreat Star for Peoples Friendship
In the database: 3
Issued:unknown
Star for Peoples Friendship in Gold
Stern der Völkerfreundschaft in GoldStar for Peoples Friendship in Gold
In the database: 0
Issued:unknown
Patriotic Order of Merit Honor Clasp
Vaterländischer Verdienstorden EhrenspangePatriotic Order of Merit Honor Clasp
In the database: 1
Issued:unknown
Patriotic Order of Merit Gold (1st Class)
Vaterländischer Verdienstorden Gold (I. Stufe)Patriotic Order of Merit Gold (1st Class)
In the database: 7
Issued:unknown
Patriotic Order of Merit Silver (2nd Class)
Vaterländischer Verdienstorden Silber (II. Stufe)Patriotic Order of Merit Silver (2nd Class)
In the database: 5
Issued:unknown
Patriotic Order of Merit Bronze (3rd Class)
Vaterländischer Verdienstorden Bronze (III. Stufe)Patriotic Order of Merit Bronze (3rd Class)
In the database: 3
Issued:unknown

Commemorative- / Jubileemedals

Medal for fighters against Fascism 1933-1945
Medaille für Kämpfer gegen den Faschismus 1933-1945Medal for fighters against Fascism 1933-1945
In the database: 3
Issued:unknown

Other Decorations

Verdienstmedaille der DDRIn the database: 2
Issued:unknown