Ribbon: Grey with a yellow, black and red central stripe and narrow dark grey edge stripes.

Instituted: 1970.

Awarded: For outstanding contributions in the creation or interpretation of works of art that contribute to strengthening the defensive power of the GDR, and for special merits in the promotion and development of artistic creation and cultural activity in the National People's Army , in the border troops of the GDR and the other armed organs of the GDR.