Squelch's DDR-Sammlung

Squelch's GDR Collection

That is, collection of East German stuff


Government/Official Items

The Gesetzblatt was a government-published periodical. It was issued at irregular intervals - its only purpose was to publicise newly-passed laws. This one is from 27. June 1975

The Gesetzblatt was a government-published periodical. It was issued at irregular intervals - its only purpose was to publicise newly-passed laws. This one is from 10. July 1980

Application for entry into the GDR.

Constitution of the German Democratic Republic, published by the State Publishing House of the GDR (Staatsverlag der DDR) in 1971 (4th Edition).

This mini-book, entitled simply "German Democratic Republic", was published to be given as gifts to foreign dignitaries visiting the DDR.


Military/Police Items

Uniform, Men's, Border Troops of the GDR. Consisting of Tunic, Trousers, Overcoat, Regular-Duty Belt, Regular-Duty Wedge Cap.

Border Troops of the GDR, 3. Class qualification badge.

Border Troops Service Identification Book.

Military Service Identification. Blank (never used).

NVA Field Cap, Camouflage.

NVA helmet cover, military police.

Ministry of the Interior Wedge Cap (blue).

Sew-on patch of People's Police - Factory Protection unit.

Sew-on patch of People's Police - Protection Police (light blue).

Sew-on patch of People's Police - Protection Police (dark green).

Sew-on patch of People's Police - Section Representative (light blue)

Sew-on patch of People's Police - Section Representative (dark green)

Sew-on patch of People's Police - People's Police-Emergency Service

Medal issued for 40th anniversary of the German Democratic Republic.


Civilian Awards

Hardcover folder in which civilian awards were presented.

Award presented for 35 years of working for VEB Jenapharm, a pharmaceutical firm in Jena, presented to Ingetraut Hornbogen on 10 September 1987.

Award presented for Outstanding Labour with the Conflict Commission of the Free Federation of German Trade Unions, presented to Ingetraut Hornbogen on 12 February 1987.

Award presented for Exceptional Performance in the Democratic Women's League of Germany, presented to Ingetraut Hornbogen on 8 March 1983.


Interflug Items

Interflug was the state airline of the German Democratic Republic

Interflug airsickness bag.

Interflug postcard of an Airbus A310 airliner at night.

Interflug postcard of an Ilyushin Il-18 airliner.

Interflug postcard of a Tupolev Tu-134 airliner taking off.

Interflug postcard of a Tu-134 parked.

Interflug postcard, view of Berlin-Schönefeld airport with a Malév Hungarian Airlines Tu-134 in the foreground.

Interflug postcard, collage of stewardess, pilots, view of Berlin-Schönefeld airport.

Interflug Baggage Tag.


Coins, Stamps, Communications, Bank and Post Office Items

Fund-raising stamp block. It was issued to raise funds for construction of memorials at Buchenwald, Ravensbrück and Sachsenhausen, location of concentration camps during the Second World War.

Stamp Booklet containing 6x 5 Pf, 7x 10 Pf, 5x 20 Pf stamps, from the early 50s.

1 Pfennig coin, made of aluminium. 100 Pfennigs made 1 Mark.

10 Pfennig coin, made of aluminium. 100 Pfennigs made 1 Mark.

Telephone card.


Sport-Related Items

Coaster with emblem of 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig.

Pennant of FC Karl-Marx-Stadt.

Program from match between Sachsenring Zwickau and 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig, 8 November 1975.

Program from UEFA Cup match between 1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig and FC Coleraine (Northern Ireland), 2 October 1985.

Program from match between BSG Stahl Eisenhüttenstadt-1. FC Lokomotive Leipzig, 25 November 1989.

25th Anniversary pennant of BSG Sachsenring Zwickau.


Books, Magazines, Newspapers

Guide to the naturist beaches in the GDR, issued 1982.

Aviation magazine, 8/87.

Hairstyle and cosmetics trade magazine, May/June 1987.

Newspaper of the Leipzig cotton factory, 10/83.

Hunting magazine, 8/85.

Science and technology magazine, 12/82.

Entertainment magazine, 2/79.

Music trade magazine, 8/81.


Timetables (Rail, Ferry, Bus)

Ferry timetable from 1985.


Calendars

Pocket calendar advertising Demusa (state musical instrument export company), 1986.

Pocket calendar advertising Esda (clothing company), 1986.


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