Germany, Democratic Republic. A Rare Order of Karl Marx in Gold, with Case and Award Documents Auction depicting a central oak branch

depicting a central oak branch consisting of three leaves

consisting of a multi-faceted eight-pointed star with multiple quills between the arms of the star

set over all extremely fine

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Germany, Democratic Republic. A Rare Order of Karl Marx in Gold, with Case and Award Documents Auction depicting a central oak branch(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