Medal for outstanding achievements in the transport system of the German Democratic Republic
The medal for outstanding achievements in the transport system of the German Democratic Republic was a state award of the German Democratic Republic (GDR). The medal was donated on January 30, 1975 in one step. They were awarded for outstanding performance in fulfilling and over-fulfilling the planned tasks, but also for active commitment, prudent behavior and exemplary work. However, the maximum number of awards was limited to 100 carriers annually. The medal could only be awarded once to the same person.
Appearance and wearing style
The gold-plated medal with a diameter of 30 mm showed the symbol of transport on its obverse, surrounded by a wreath of dots. This is followed by the inscription: FOR EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE (above) and IN TRAFFIC (below). The two groups of words are separated by two small branches of laurel. The reverse of the medal, on the other hand, shows the large national coat of arms of the GDR. The medal was worn on the upper left side of the chest on a 25 × 12.5 mm wide blue clasp in which a 2.5 mm wide red central stripe was woven vertically. The gold-plated miniature of the front of the medal was also placed on the interim clasp.
Individual evidence
- ^ Awards of the German Democratic Republic Bartel / Karpinski, Military Publishing House of the GDR 1979, page 173