Germany, Democratic Republic. A Rare Order of Karl Marx in Gold, with Case and Award Documents Republic of Victoria Rifles when he was

Victoria Rifles when he was mobilized for WWI active service

as a token of friendship

the reverse with a partially legible stamp inscribed “RESTAURANT MÜLLER”

The crown of the cap

Pinned onto the centre of the cap band directly below the cockade is a multi-piece insignia consisting of a central gilded oval medallion bearing a raised German national eagle

Germany, Democratic Republic. A Rare Order of Karl Marx in Gold, with Case and Award Documents Republic of Victoria Rifles when he was(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