Medal Brotherhood in Arms
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TypeThree class medal
Awarded forMerit in strengthening the brotherhood of arms
Presented by
East Germany
East GermanyStatusNo longer awarded
| Medal “Brotherhood in Arms" of the NPA of the GDR | |
|---|---|
 Medals – All 3 classes. | |
| Type | Three class medal |
| Awarded for | Merit in strengthening the brotherhood of arms |
| Presented by | East Germany |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| First award | 17 February 1966 |
| Final award | 1990 |
 Reverse of the Bronze level | |
The Medal Brotherhood in Arms of the National People’s Army (German: Medaille der Waffenbrüderschaft) was a medal issued in the German Democratic Republic (GDR).
Day of establishment: 17 February 1966.
The medal was granted in three classes:
– Bronze
– Silver
– Gold
Award criteria
The medal could be presented for strengthening of the co-operation and brotherhood in arms to the armed forces of the Warsaw Pact. It was presented to:
- Soldiers and civil employees of the National People’s Army (Army, Navy or Air Force/Air Defense Force)
- Members of the Stasi
- Members of the armed forces of other Warsaw Pact countries
- Individuals of friendly socialist countries
It was presented to:
The award was presented in the name of the Minister of National Defense or Minister of State Security usually on the March 1, or October 7.
Document / Cash award: Each medal was accompanied by a document/certificate and a specific cash award.