German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency
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The German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency (German: Das Abzeichen für Leistungen im Truppendienst) is a decoration of the Bundeswehr,[1] the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency Abzeichen für Leistungen im Truppendienst | |
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Type | Military Badge |
Awarded for | Military Proficiency |
Description | Three classes: Gold, Silver and Bronze |
Country | Germany |
Presented by | the Federal Republic of Germany |
Eligibility | Service members of the German armed forces and allied nations |
Status | Currently awarded |
Established | October 29, 1980 |
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The decoration is awarded to and worn by German service members of all ranks. Allied service members may also be awarded the badge, subject to their nations' uniform regulations. In the United States Army, the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency is one of several hundred foreign awards approved for wear on the uniform.[2]