Politics and Science. Lemmnitz received in 1958 the Medal for Fighters against Fascism, in 1959 the National Prize of East Germany, in 1959 and 1970, the Fatherland Order of Merit, in 1975 the Clasp of Honour on the Patriotic Order of Merit, in 1980 the Order of Karl Marx, and in 1985 the Star of People's Friendship. External links 1905 births 1994 deaths People from Nordsachsen People from the Kingdom of Saxony Social Democratic Party of Germany politicians Communist Party of Germany politicians Socialist Unity Party of Germany politicians Government ministers of East Germany People condemned by Nazi courts Recipients of the National Prize of East Germany Recipients of the Patriotic Order of Merit (honor clasp) Esterwegen concentration camp survivors Börgermoor concentration camp survivors