The Brandenburg Gate, a historic symbol of Berlin and German unity. In the foreground, Brandenburg Gate. At the bottom of the medal, the date `9. NOV. 1989` is engraved, marking the historic fall of the Berlin Wall.
Obverse lettering
KEINE MAUER KANN EIN VOLK EWIG
TRENNEN
9. NOV. 1989 (Translation: No wall can divide a people forever 9 NOV 1989)
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
The German federal eagle (Bundesadler) above a collection of 16 coats of arms, representing the federal states (Bundesländer) of Germany. This imagery underscores the unity of Germany following reunification.
Reverse lettering
EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT (Translation: Unity and Justice and Freedom)