Set of 2 Cold War medals including Slovak National Uprising Anniversary and East German Brotherhood of Arms award
Key Information:
Country: International (Czechoslovakia, East Germany – DDR)
Type: Commemorative / Military medals
Period: Cold War era
1. Czechoslovakia – Slovak National Uprising 20th Anniversary Medal (1944–1964)
Diameter approx.: 34.75 mm
2. DDR (East Germany) – Medal for Brotherhood of Arms (gold-colored class)
Diameter approx.: 35.11 mm
Material: Bronze / gilt finish
Original ribbons attached
Medal Design:
1. Czechoslovakia Medal:
Obverse: Soldier with rifle and partisan symbolism, inscription:
SLOVENSKÉ NÁRODNÉ POVSTANIE 1944–1964 (Slovak National Uprising 1944–1964)
Reverse: National coat of arms and inscription:
ČESKOSLOVENSKÁ SOCIALISTICKÁ REPUBLIKA (Czechoslovak Socialist Republic)
2. DDR Medal:
Obverse: Three soldiers with socialist star above
Reverse: State emblem and inscriptions:
WAFFENBRÜDER (Brothers in Arms)
FÜR DEN FRIEDEN UND DEN SIEG DES SOZIALISMUS (For Peace and the Victory of Socialism)
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Slovak National Uprising medal was issued in 1964 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 1944 anti-Nazi resistance movement.
The East German medal reflects Cold War military cooperation within the Warsaw Pact, symbolizing unity between socialist armed forces.
Both medals are representative examples of Eastern Bloc awards from the mid-20th century.
Condition:
Visible wear and patina on both medals
Surface scratches consistent with age
Ribbons show signs of use and handling
For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Summary:
A solid Cold War-era medal pair from Czechoslovakia and East Germany. A good addition for collectors of Warsaw Pact, socialist militaria, or historical commemorative awards.