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Order · East Germany (DDR)
Vaterländischer Verdienstorden
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Sold median$245
median of 73 recent sales, 84 in all · typically $135 – $359 · 4 for sale now
All classes, authentic single pieces, US dollars with buyer's premium; recent = dated sales of the last 10 years. Updated 3 Nov 2026.
The Patriotic Order of Merit (German: Vaterländischer Verdienstorden, or VVO) was a national award granted annually in the German Democratic Republic (GDR). It was founded in 1954 and was awarded to individuals and institutions for outstanding contributions to the state and society in various areas of life.
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Sold: realised prices with buyer's premium, median and middle 50%. Buy now: asking prices, kept separate.
Class not stated
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class not stated | $242 | $135 – $355 | 72last 13 Sept 2025 | 4 listed · $86 – $205 |
3rd Class
| Class | Sold median | Typical range | Sales | Buy now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Class | $394 | $394 | 1last 5 Jun 2021 | None listed |
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MA-Shopsseen
€75
approximately ≈ $86
MA-Shopsseen
$205
MA-Shopsseen
$113
MA-Shopsseen
$113
Invaluablesold
€100
approximately ≈ $117
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $146 paid
Invaluablesold
€165
approximately ≈ $175
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $219 paid
Invaluablesold
€260
approximately ≈ $289
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $361 paid
LiveAuctioneerssold
$100
+ est. 25% premium ≈ $125 paid