Collectors Guide to East German Awards and Medals

Download or read book Collectors Guide to East German Awards and Medals written by James L. King and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2019-10-10 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first in-depth reference on the subject of DDR awards and medals printed in English. Current and period source material has been researched, compiled, translated and interpreted, for the first time. It explains the many diverse rules and criteria that must have been met by individuals or groups in order to be eligible for a particular award or medal. This reference includes a complete description of the medal, its alloy composition, and accompanying ribbons and interim ribbons with the year of establishment and the total number of awards and medals bestowed. This book will be an invaluable resource for the novice or advanced collector of DDR awards and medals.