German Democratic Republic: Honour Title of Meritorious Medical Doctor

Ehrentitel Verdienter Arzt des Volkes

Ribbon: Originally black, red, and yellow. The final (5th Type) ribbon is blue with white edges.

Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 & Type 4 Type 5

Instituted: 31 March 1949.

Awarded: For outstanding achievements in scientific research, in practical medical work, in the organization of health protection, in teaching at universities and medical schools and also in the further training of the medical cadre of the GDR.

Type 1
1949-1955		 Type 1, Obverse Type 1, Reverse
Type 2
1955-1958		 Type 2, Obverse Type 2, Reverse
Type 3
1958-1977		 Type 3, Obverse Type 3, Reverse
Type 4
1978 awards		 Type 4, Obverse Type 4, Reverse
Type 5
1979-1989		 Type 5, Obverse Type 5, Reverse
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