DDR Medal Set – Hero of GDR, Karl Marx, Scharnhorst – Germany Full-Size – Replica

This set includes three of the highest honors awarded in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR/DDR). Each medal is a 1:1 full-size collector-focused reproduction, made from solid brass with great attention to historical accuracy and design.

🔰 Included Orders

1. Scharnhorst Order
   • Named after Prussian General Gerhard von Scharnhorst, awarded to senior military personnel for exceptional service in strengthening the GDR’s armed forces.
   • Ribbon: Dark blue with golden stripes
2. Hero of the GDR – Held der DDR
   • The highest honorary title in East Germany, awarded for heroic achievements in defense, society, or international socialism.
   • Instituted in 1975
   • Ribbon: Deep red
3. Karl Marx Order – Karl-Marx-Orden
   • The most prestigious national award in the GDR, given for contributions to ideology, science, culture, and state service.
   • Instituted in 1953 on Marx’s 135th birthday
   • Ribbon: Dark red with miniature ribbon bar (included)

🔧 Craftsmanship

• Material: Solid brass
• Weight (total): Approx. 110 g
• Sizes
  • Scharnhorst: ca. 4.5 × 9 cm
  • Karl Marx Order: ca. 4.5 × 9 cm
  • Hero of GDR: ca. 3.5 × 5 cm