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Order · East Germany (DDR)
Karl-Marx-Orden
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Ribbon image: Vyacheslav KirillinPublic domainWikimedia Commons
Sold median$3,151
median of 30 recent sales, 33 in all · typically $1,412 – $6,499
All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 3 Nov 2026.
The Order of Karl Marx (German: Karl-Marx-Orden) was the most important order in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). The award of the order also included a prize of 20,000 East German marks.
The order was founded on May 5, 1953 on the occasion of Karl Marx's 135th birthday during Karl Marx Year and on the recommendation of the GDR Council of Ministers. It was granted to individuals, enterprises, organizations, and military groups for exceptional merit in relation to ideology, culture, economy, and other designations. Additionally, citizens of other countries could also be awarded the order.
From Wikipedia (article), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate.
All examples
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All examples | $3,151 | $1,412 – $6,499 | 30last 2 Mar 2024 | None listed |
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Invaluablesold
€5,000
approximately ≈ $5,407
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $6,759 paid
€4,000
approximately ≈ $4,350
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $5,438 paid
€2,600
approximately ≈ $2,828
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $3,535 paid
Invaluablesold
€1,900
approximately ≈ $2,045
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $2,556 paid
€5,600
approximately ≈ $6,100
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $7,625 paid
Invaluablesold
€4,200
approximately ≈ $4,575
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $5,719 paid
Invaluablesold
$90
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $113 paid
€90
approximately ≈ $102
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $128 paid