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The Faithful Service Medal (Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen für Beamte Angestellte und Arbeiter) was founded on 30 January 1938 in two classes and one class to reward civilians in the employ of the public services, and exceptional cases of private concerns, for long and faithful service.
The Medal For Faithful Service in the National People’s Army (German: Medaille für treue Dienste in der Nationalen Volksarmee) was a medal issued in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). Day of Establishment: June 1, 1956 (revised orders were issued on August 28, 1964 and on July 15, 1968). Four Classes: 5 years service (bronze)
Employee and Worker Faithful Service Medal The National Faithful Service Medal was a Nazi Germany medal of honor that was founded on 30 January 1938, in three grades (25, 40 and 50 years), to reward civilians and military in the employ of the German public services for long and faithful service.
"Erika" is a German marching song. It is primarily associated with the German Army, especially that of Nazi Germany, although its text has no political content. [1] It was created by Herms Niel and published in 1930, and soon came into usage by the Wehrmacht. It was frequently played during Nazi Party public events.
The medal was awarded in a single class for 5 years of honest, conscientious and faithful service in the armed organs of the GDR. It was replaced by the Medal For Faithful Service in the National People’s Army in 1956. Medal For Faithful Service in the National People’s Army (Medaille für treue Dienste in der Nationalen Volksarmee) 1956-06-01
German playwright Carl Zuckmayer in 1966 used the song's line "Als wär's ein Stück von mir" as the title for his autobiography (English title: A Part of Myself). "The Good Comrade" still plays an important ceremonial role in the Austrian and German armed forces and remains an integral part of each military funeral , continuing a tradition ...
In lieu of an official national anthem, popular German songs such as the "Trizonesien-Song", a self-deprecating carnival song, were used at some sporting events. A variety of musical compositions was used or discussed, such as the finale of Ludwig van Beethoven 's Ninth Symphony , which is a musical setting of Friedrich Schiller 's poem "An die ...
A publisher purchased the song from him for 25 German Goldmark. [3] In 1895, the Nowaweser Kapelle Fritz Köhler premiered the march. [3] Alte Kameraden later became one of the most popular marches in the world. [3] It was played in 1937 at the coronation ceremony for English King George VI. [3] The march can also be heard in the film Der blaue ...