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

Set of 3 East Germany Medals – Scharnhorst Order, Hero of GDR, Karl Marx Order – Full Size Brass Replicas

This premium-quality set includes three of the highest honors awarded in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR/DDR). Each medal is a 1:1 full-size museum-level 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

An ideal collector’s piece for Cold War historians, medal enthusiasts, or for educational and museum-quality displays. Rare to find all three together in one complete set with matching ribbons and reverse pin attachments.