GDR, Patriotic Order of Merit (VVO) in solid gold (900), in case with ribbon bar also in 900 gold

East German (GDR) Patriotic Order of Merit (VVO) in solid gold (900), in a case with ribbon bar, also in 900 gold . The medal is made of 900 gold (tested), partially enameled (red and green). The medal is in very good, virtually unworn condition, the enamel is flawless. On the reverse, just above the tip of the 6 o'clock arm, is the gold hallmark (fineness) "900", the rest of the reverse is smooth and polished. As is typical for this award, there is no maker's mark, but it is a known and reliable variant from the Berlin State Mint. The ribbon bar is also made of 900 gold, with the corresponding gold hallmark "900" centrally located on the lower loop of the reverse. The ribbon bar is also in very good, virtually unworn condition. The medal is attached to the ribbon bar with a double loop. On the reverse of the ribbon bar are two slotted screws for securing the black-red-gold ribbon and a pin system with a safety catch. Dimensions of the medal: Height of medal tip to top of eyelet 54,81 mm, width from tip to tip 50,4 mm, carrying buckle height of eyelet to top of 23,66 mm, width 30,81 mm, total weight 83,60 g.

Included is the matching ribbon bar, also made of 900 gold with the corresponding hallmark. The ribbon bar is also in very good, unworn condition. Except for the soldered-on double loop, its design corresponds to that of the medal's suspension bar. Ribbon bar dimensions: height 17,88 mm, width 30,81 mm, total weight 17,00 g.

In its original, early case. The case is in very good condition, showing only minimal use. The exterior is completely unmarked; the interior is lined with yellowish velvet, and the lid is lined with yellowish artificial silk. The push button and hinge are magnetic. Case dimensions: 128,65 × 72,67 × 26,47 mm. Includes MB photo appraisal.

Early, very rare set, in very good condition!

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