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IV. Berlin Wall Medals & Badges. Left side above: Kampfgruppen badge and shoulder patch. Below Verdienstmedaille der Kampfgruppen (Militia Meritorious Service) in gold, silver & bronze, in descending order of merit. The ‘Kampfgruppen’ were heavily involved in the construction of the Berlin Wall, both for labor & security. Medal & presentation package for officers involved in raising of the Berlin Wall. Right side: Top two medals:Freie Deutsche Jugend (FDJ), (Medals for Free German Youth), lower three given to enlisted men involved in construction and security of the wall.

 Item — Box: 18
Identifier: Item 4

Dates

  • Creation: 1940-2014

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.36 Linear Feet (10 containers)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections Department
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5921
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