Honored worker in the light, food and food industry of the German Democratic Republic
The honorary title of Honored Worker in the Light, Food and Food Industry of the German Democratic Republic was a state award of the German Democratic Republic (GDR), which was awarded in the form of a medal. The title was donated on January 30, 1975. It was awarded for outstanding achievements in solving economic tasks in the light, food and nutrition industry. Also for special achievements and initiatives in socialist competition, but also for excellent achievements in the scientific and technical field. Furthermore, for rationalization and the development of high quality and needs-based products to supply the population. Ultimately, however, for many years of exemplary commitment in this area. The maximum number of awards was limited to 100 honorary degrees per year.
Appearance
The gilded medal with a diameter of 30 mm shows a circle on its obverse , each half consisting of a wreath of ears (left) and a wreath of cogs on the right, which surrounds a stylized factory with smoking chimneys. The reverse of the medal shows the small state coat of arms of the GDR and the inscription underneath: MERIT WORKER / THE LIGHT, FOOD / FOOD / INDUSTRY OF THE GDR .
Carrying method
The medal was worn on the upper left side of the chest on a 25 × 14 mm pink ribbon. Two vertical green strips 3 mm wide are woven into it, 3 mm from the hem.
Web links
Individual evidence
- ^ Awards of the German Democratic Republic Bartel / Karpinski, Military Publishing House of the GDR 1979, page 135