German Democratic Republic: Fatherland's Order of Merit
Vaterländischer Verdienstorden
Ribbon: Horizontal stripes of black, red and yellow in a special frame.
Instituted: 21 May 1954.
Awarded: For special services to the state and to society.
Grades: 3 (Gold, Silver and Bronze).
| Type 1 1954-1972 |
Type 2 1972-1975 |
Type 3 1975-1984 |
Type 4 1984-1989 |
| Special Class | Sorry - no image of obverse | Sorry - no image of reverse |
| Class 1 (Gold) | Sorry - no image of obverse | Sorry - no image of reverse |
| Class 2 (Silver) | Sorry - no image of obverse | Sorry - no image of reverse |
| Class 3 (Bronze) |  |
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Page last updated: 15 August 2020