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108th | SPRING AUCTION   –   21 | 22 | 23 | 24 February 2024

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Automatic wristwatch "Glashütte Spezimatic" in original box with medal "For 30 years of service in the organs of the Ministry of the Interior" of the GDR. Mark GUB / VEB GLASHÜTTER UHRENBETRIEBE.
1970s.
Automatic movement with anchor escapement and 26 jewels, setting crown. Functional in short-term test, overhaul recommended. Silver-plated dial with hour indices, central second and baton hands.
Brass, gilt. 4.4 x 3.6 cm, length approx. 24 cm. Total weight 53 g.
Tombeau-shaped case on a black leather strap with pin buckle, steel pressure back with engraving. Comes with a medal, 71 g, inscribed "Für den Schutz der Arbeiter- und Bauernmacht". Slight signs of wear.
In a red case "For 30 years of service in the organs of the Ministry of the Interior". These watches are often sold as "Stasi" watches, although the Ministry of the Interior (MdI) included the People's Police and combat groups. It was also responsible for the fire departments, the penal system, the passport and registration system as well as the registration of motor vehicles and the issuing of driving licenses. The Ministry for State Security (MfS or Stasi) was also responsible for internal security, but included other organs (e.g. domestic and foreign secret service of the GDR, investigative authority for "political crimes") than the MdI.
Provenance : From a private household in Thuringia.

Aufrufzeit 23. | Feb 2024 | probably 20:29 (CET)

Limit 190 €

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• Calling time: 23. | Feb 2024 | approximately 20:29 uhr
Hammer price 220.00 €
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