Germany, Democratic Republic. A Rare Order of Karl Marx in Gold, with Case and Award Documents certificate_of_authenticity arms composed of groups of

arms composed of groups of seven smooth rays

including the SA

the Egypt Medal and the Khedive's Star

another Zollbetriebsassistent wearing an Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class ribbon

1939 to August 24

Germany, Democratic Republic. A Rare Order of Karl Marx in Gold, with Case and Award Documents certificate_of_authenticity arms composed of groups of(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