This symbol – a central target with radiating lightning bolts – represents the NVA’s technical communications service, responsible for the installation, operation, and maintenance of secure military communication systems.

Motif: Tactical emblem of the NVA’s technical signal service
Key Feature: Radiating bolts indicate centralized signal distribution and control
Time Period: 1956–1990
Usage: Seen on uniforms, vehicles, communication facilities, command posts, and technical maps
Context: Identified units tasked with sustaining and protecting signal networks
Historical Background:
The technical signals service of the East German military was a highly specialized branch responsible for ensuring reliable communications across all levels of command. This included fixed installations, cable networks, microwave relays, and field switchboards. These units played a vital role in supporting leadership continuity, encryption systems, and coordination of electronic countermeasures. The symbol stands for operational readiness, command infrastructure, and the backbone of DDR military communication.

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