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Order · East Germany (DDR)
Banner der Arbeit
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Sold median$29
3 sales · typically $22 – $84
All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 3 Nov 2026.
The Banner of Labor (German: Banner der Arbeit) was an order issued in the German Democratic Republic (GDR).
It was given for "excellent and long-standing service in strengthening and consolidating the GDR, especially for achieving outstanding results for the national economy".
The order was established on 4 August 1954 in one class. On 8 August 1974 it was divided into three classes. The 1st Class was the highest class and each class included a cash award:
1st Class: 1,000 East German marks, limited to 250 per year
2nd Class: 750 East German marks, limited to 500 per year
3rd Class: 500 East German marks, limited to 1,000 per year
For collectives with up to 20 members, there were cash awards of 2,000, 3,500 and 5,000 Marks per member.
The Banner of Labor was awarded to:
Individuals and collectives in all three classes
Enterprises, Collective organizations (German: Kombinate), institutions and cooperatives in the 1st Class
A prerequisite was that individuals and members of collectives already had received other state awards. The Order could be given in any class several times, even to citizens of other countries.
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Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate.
3rd Class
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Class | $22 | $18 – $25 | 2last 23 Mar 2019 | None listed |
2nd Class
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Class | $138 | $138 | 1last 13 Dec 2015 | None listed |
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LiveAuctioneerssold
€10
approximately ≈ $11
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $14 paid
LiveAuctioneerssold
€20
approximately ≈ $23
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $29 paid
LiveAuctioneerssold
€100
approximately ≈ $110
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $138 paid