Germany, Democratic Republic. A Rare Order of Karl Marx in Gold, with Case and Award Documents Auction four small rivets on reverse

four small rivets on reverse

An incomplete Transport Unit Oberstleutnant collar tab

demonstrating age-appropriate creasing throughout

on a brownish-green rectangular cotton base

Germany, Democratic Republic. A Rare Order of Karl Marx in Gold, with Case and Award Documents Auction four small rivets on reverse(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