Germany, Democratic Republic. Three Awards & Decorations Newly Listed it appears that the original

it appears that the original loop broke off and was “repaired” by drilling a hole into the iron core to create a new hole for suspension

14 mm x 51 mm each

1916 at Clinton

inscribed "11-IX-73" over "11-IX-83" with a broken link chain on either side and surmounted by a star on the centrepiece

most of the gold wash gone

Germany, Democratic Republic. Three Awards & Decorations Newly Listed it appears that the originalPatriotic Order of Merit (Vaterlndischer Verdienstorden), III Class Bronze Grade (instituted in 1954, in copper gilt on bronze, measuring 50. 5 mm (w) x 52. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, suspended from its ribbon wrapped wreathed bar with pinback, in its hardshelled case of issue; Medal for Distinguished Service in Construction, II Class Silver Grade (instituted in 1972, in silvered bronze, measuring 30 mm in diameter, suspended from its