Germany, Democratic Republic. A Rare Order of Karl Marx in Gold, with Case and Award Documents Auction 7 Convalescent Depot for two

7 Convalescent Depot for two days (October 27 to 29)

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

four small rivets on reverse

demonstrating age-appropriate creasing throughout

Germany, Democratic Republic. A Rare Order of Karl Marx in Gold, with Case and Award Documents Auction 7 Convalescent Depot for two(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