Germany, Democratic Republic. A Rare Order of Karl Marx in Gold, with Case and Award Documents Auction 8 grams (with loop)

8 grams (with loop)

Dual “EREL” maker marks are located on the interior

Class 1914

and the hallmark of Lutz & Weiss

International Gem Assessment Inc

Germany, Democratic Republic. A Rare Order of Karl Marx in Gold, with Case and Award Documents Auction 8 grams (with loop)(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