dpast32 Posted March 3, 2021 Share #1 Posted March 3, 2021 Hello Folks, I figured I would share this recent acquisition, as even though I have an idea about it, I would truly appreciate any additional information, based upon a more precise translation of the German terminology, & or nomenclature described within the assorted Documents ? WMF Member 'Sarge' was kind enough to provide me with a bit of introductory information, & now, based upon what he told me, I'm eager for a more detailed translation as to the particular Volkspolizei Meister's service career. Basically, from what little I've determined, he received the DDR / MdI's '10 Year Loyal & Faithful Service Medal', in Silver, & also that he appears to have been an Instructor, or Teacher of some specific subject or another ! From what I can see, & based on the Documents available, it looks like he served with the Vopo's from approximately 1954 through to 1959, or thereabouts ? If anyone would PLEASE be so kind as to assist me in deciphering / translating these Documents, I will be EXTREMELY APPRECIATIVE !! THANK YOU Folks, any & all replies, comments, and or input will be very much appreciated. Best regards, dpast32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted March 3, 2021 Share #2 Posted March 3, 2021 Very interesting grouping, dpast! Volkspolizei Meister URBAN was member of the DDR correction. These are different meritorious documents for outstanding achievements as a political trainer. I´m very busy this week but will translate the documents for you next week. Stand by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpast32 Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share #3 Posted March 3, 2021 I THANK YOU very much for your kind reply ! Whatever you're able to tell me will be deeply appreciated. I will eagerly look forward to our reply, & THANKS AGAIN ! Best regards, Dom Pastore Jr. / dpast32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARGE Posted March 3, 2021 Share #4 Posted March 3, 2021 A very nice grouping for your Corrections Officer. I have not seen many of these Prison Police documents. Here is the blue uniform for your man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpast32 Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share #5 Posted March 3, 2021 THANKS George, I appreciate it ! Out of curiosity, is that above cap the same as say as would be issued to TRAPO personnel, except for the light grey cap band & Tunic piping, which indicates Correctional Branch ? I few times now I've passed on DDR Prison issue Tunics, little did I ever think I would come across a Document Group to one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARGE Posted March 4, 2021 Share #6 Posted March 4, 2021 Yes, the blue Transport Polizei (TRAPO) uniform, including cap, is piped in light blue. The Strafvollzug (Prison Police) cap has light grey piping and chinstrap cords. These police uniforms will also be property marked to the "MdI" (Ministry of the Interior) instead of the "NVA" (National Peoples Army). Here is an example of the "MdI" marked light grey Strafvollzug Summer Dress uniform. Wrong color tie on my torso dummy though as it should be grey. There is also a very similar" NVA" marked uniform like this for Rocket Troops I believe. Confusing but look for the property markings inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpast32 Posted March 4, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted March 4, 2021 THANK YOU SARGE !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted March 7, 2021 Share #8 Posted March 7, 2021 Here´s the first one: Cover: Medal For Faithful Service in the Armed Forces of the Ministry of Interior Certificate: HONORARY CERTIFICATE As a mark of recognition for 10 years of true and faithful service in the armed forces of the ministry of interior Volkspolizei-Meister Bruno Urban in the name of the government of the German Democratic Republic is awarded the medal “For Faithful Service” in silver Berlin, October, 7th 1958 MARON Minister of Interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpast32 Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share #9 Posted March 7, 2021 THANK YOU 'PK', You are a man of your word ! I truly appreciate your very kind assistance. Best regards, Dom P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted March 8, 2021 Share #10 Posted March 8, 2021 You´re welcome, here´s the second one: Administration of Corrections Certificate Volkspolizei Meister Urban, Bruno Has attended an academic year 1956/57 for administration of corrections. The overall study results in Marxism-Leninism instructions were (not) graded “-----” The overall study results in special instructions were graded “Good” Signatures etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpast32 Posted March 8, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted March 8, 2021 Even though we know that the balance of the Documents are all basically School or Education related, I'm sure they'll prove interesting once we / you decipher the actual details. I've located all the related insignia I'll need for a display, except for the Schirmuttze which I feel I should have, & the Strafvollzug Tunic, which I'm not certain I really need, or want, as my present display area is somewhat limited. I think that the Hat along with the appropriate Collar Tabs / Shoulder Boards should be just fine, combined with the Documents of course. I will eagerly await your next translation, THANKS AGAIN. Best, Dom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted March 9, 2021 Share #12 Posted March 9, 2021 For sure it won´t be easy to find one of the early cockades with black/red/yellow center worn in the 1950´s and depicted on the documents. Dom, really looking forward to see your final display with these. I´m afraid that I haven´t use the correct terms or phrases in every case so you have to adjust the translations finaly. As you have already noticed the last 3 documents are very similar. Administration of Corrections Appreciation The administration of UHA (Untersuchungshaftanstalt = detention center) Berlin Mitte (center) expresses it´s appreciation to Meister der Volkspolizei Urban, Bruno for his performance as group leader of the Marxism/Leninism academic year ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpast32 Posted March 15, 2021 Author Share #13 Posted March 15, 2021 Hello 'PK', I didn't want you to think that I wasn't going to to THANK YOU so very much for your very kind efforts in translating these unusual DDR Strafvollzug Documents for me, as I would have never been able to accomplish this task myself. So, please take care of yourself, & I'm sure we'll come across each other here on the Forum ! THANKS Best regards, Dom Pastore Jr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted March 15, 2021 Share #14 Posted March 15, 2021 You´re welcome Dom, thank you for sharing this grouping here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmedalman Posted August 29, 2021 Share #15 Posted August 29, 2021 Thanks for sharing this very early grouping. Nice high quality documents are beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpast32 Posted August 29, 2021 Author Share #16 Posted August 29, 2021 You are most welcome 'usmedalman', it was my pleasure. Best, dpast32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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