Germany, Democratic Republic. A Rare Order of Karl Marx in Gold, with Case and Award Documents Auction maker marked “A” on reverse

maker marked “A” on reverse

The Second War set consists of 36 photos

25 Year Long Service Cross certificate

it was documented that he was with 437 Squadron (Transport Command)

Cross of Merit and Honour

Germany, Democratic Republic. A Rare Order of Karl Marx in Gold, with Case and Award Documents Auction maker marked “A” 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