The Pestalozzi Medal
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The Pestalozzi Medal

Medal

Maker: Unknown

Date Made: 1960s-1970s
Country: German Democratic Republic

Materials: metal
Measurements: 3 1/4 in x 2 1/2 in x 1/2 in; 8.255 cm x 6.35 cm x 1.27 cm; 1 3/4 in x 1 1/2 in x 1/2 in; 4.445 cm x 3.81 cm x 1.27 cm

The Pestalozzi Medal for loyal service , named after the Swiss educator Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi , was a state award of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) for loyal service , which was founded on November 15, 1956 by the Council of Ministers of the GDR and in the form of a wearable medal was awarded. This is a gold medal. There were also silver and bronze.

Accession Number: 2012.1180.013


		

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