Germany, Democratic Republic. A Rare Order of Karl Marx in Gold, with Case and Award Documents Auction on a brownish-green rectangular cotton

on a brownish-green rectangular cotton base

along with various images of towns and cities

This medal was awarded to nationals and foreigners who have rendered meritorious service to the King or to the Royal House

four small rivets on reverse

the obverse featuring a glass face with a white 12-hour clock graded at intervals of five

Germany, Democratic Republic. A Rare Order of Karl Marx in Gold, with Case and Award Documents Auction on a brownish-green rectangular cotton(Karl Marx Orden in Gold mit Etui). Instituted 5 May 1953 by the Council of Ministers. (1953 1989 issue). Constructed of 23K Gold with enamels, the obverse consisting of a five pointed star with red enameled arms, bearing a central circular medallion overlaid by a raised profile of Karl Marx executed in exceptional detail, all in turn overlaying a cluster of oak leaves, the twelve oclock arm topped by an eyelet and suspension ring connecting to a