{"product_id":"fdj-deutschlandtreffen-berlin-1954-medal-gdr","title":"1954 FDJ Deutschlandtreffen Berlin Medal – GDR Communist Memorabilia, Enamel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece of East German communist memorabilia is a commemorative medal from the second \"Deutschlandtreffen der Jugend\" (Meeting of German Youth), held in Berlin in 1954 by the FDJ (Freie Deutsche Jugend, Free German Youth). The front shows three young people before the FDJ flag in blue, yellow and red enamel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commemorative medal \/ badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germany (East \/ GDR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1954\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganization:\u003c\/strong\u003e FDJ (Freie Deutsche Jugend)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bronze-toned metal with enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 14.37 g (0.51 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"II. DEUTSCHLANDTREFFEN 1954 • FUR FRIEDEN EINHEIT FREIHEIT\" (For Peace, Unity and Freedom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"BERLIN 1954\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original suspension loops at the top for a ribbon or pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition with a natural aged patina. The blue, yellow and red enamel on the flag remains vibrant. Please see the photos for the exact condition and measurements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Deutschlandtreffen youth festivals were massive events in the early years of the GDR, organized to promote socialist ideals and the reunification of Germany on socialist terms. Medals from these gatherings are sought by collectors of Cold War memorabilia, festival medals and East German history. With its bright enamel and clear inscriptions, this example displays well alongside other Eastern Bloc political items.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681723318421,"sku":"EBAY-406895358637","price":60.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/fdj-deutschlandtreffen-berlin-1954-medal-gdr-1.jpg?v=1791708842","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/fdj-deutschlandtreffen-berlin-1954-medal-gdr","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}