Germany, Democratic Republic. A Lot of Awards visually-hidden troops of the 5th Brigade

troops of the 5th Brigade passed through their positions

the reverse bearing a central wreathed plaque overlaid by an inscription of “SIGNUM MEMORIAE” (“SIGN OF MEMORY”)

the ribbon has been stitched and demonstrates some fading and the case’s spring clip no longer locks

the other in maroon

1) Gold Grade Ehrenkreuz der Deutschen Mutter “Mutterkreuz”

Germany, Democratic Republic. A Lot of Awards visually-hidden troops of the 5th Brigade(Auszeichnungen). An extensive lot of orders, awards, and decorations issued by the German Democratic Republic, including: 1. A Star of Peoples Friendship, III Class in Silver, constructed of silvered bronze with multi coloured enamels, the reverse with a horizontal pinback, unmarked, measuring 56 mm (w) x 56 mm (h), accompanied by a matching ribbon bar measuring 25 mm in length, both contained within their original presentation case, constructed of a