Hans Beimler Medal
| Hans Beimler Medal | |
|---|---|
| Type | Medal |
| Awarded for | fighting in the Spanish Civil War on the side of the republicans |
| Presented by | East Germany |
| Status | Not currently awarded |
| Established | 17 May 1956 |
The ribbon of the Hans Beimler Medal | |
The Hans Beimler Medal (German: Hans Beimler Medaille) was a GDR decoration. The medal was instituted on 17 May 1956 and was awarded to East Germans who fought in the Spanish Civil War on the side of the republicans. The medal was named after Hans Beimler, the first commissar of the German Communist contingent and the XI International Brigade in Spain. The medal was presented in the name of the Chairman of the Council of Ministers.