{"product_id":"east-germany-ddr-order-of-merit-gold-class-replica-medal","title":"East Germany DDR Order of Merit – Gold Class Replica Medal","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"224\"\u003eEast Germany DDR Order of Merit – Gold Class Replica Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eThis is a finely crafted\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"264\"\u003ereplica\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"296\"\u003eVerdienstorden der DDR\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Order of Merit of the German Democratic Republic), one of the highest state awards of East Germany. Established in 1959, the order was awarded in three classes (bronze, silver, and gold) for outstanding achievements in politics, economics, science, culture, and social service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"596\"\u003e⚔️\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"638\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eMaterial: Zinc alloy with gold finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"681\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eRibbon: Red with black edge, DDR style\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"707\"\u003eDiameter:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"705\"\u003e50.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"795\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eObverse: Radiant gold starburst with DDR state emblem (hammer, compass, and wreath)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"798\" data-end=\"836\"\u003eReverse: Plain gold textured surface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"876\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eCondition: Brand new, replica issue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"986\"\u003e🎖️ Ideal for collectors of Cold War history, DDR memorabilia, military decorations, and display purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"278\"\u003e✅ Note: This is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003ereplica medal for collection and display only\u003c\/strong\u003e, not an official government-issued award.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tmedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48238651539626,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/7186\/3722\/files\/2H5A0072.jpg?v=1776872237","url":"https:\/\/tmedals.com\/products\/east-germany-ddr-order-of-merit-gold-class-replica-medal","provider":"Tmedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}