Minox Riga "Ritterkreuz"
The Minox Riga "Ritterkreuz" is a pre-war subminiature camera produced by VEF in Riga, Latvia, representing an early version of the Minox spy camera line that used 8×11mm film. It is a collector-grade piece associated with the original Riga-built Minox production, predating the post-war Wetzlar models.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Riga "Ritterkreuz" have sat around £1,400, with both recorded sales landing at that figure and no spread to speak of. As of today in 2026 the data set is thin, so what a Riga "Ritterkreuz" is worth in the current market is best treated as indicative rather than a firm median, and condition, completeness of accessories and provenance will materially shift the price a genuine example sells for.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: June 2023
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| Jun 2023 | EUR 900 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 42 (Lot AI_20220121_1128_41434) Title: Minox Riga 'Ritterkreuz'
Description:
Minox Riga stamped with German eagle and number 'WaA508' - according to some sources these cameras Goering gave as an additional gift for persons awarded with Ritterkreuz after the German Army entered Latvia, in near mint condition and working order Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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| Nov 2020 | EUR 1,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 37 (Lot AI_37_38523) Title: Minox Riga 'Ritterkreuz'
Description:
Minox Riga stamped with German eagle and number 'WaA508' - according to some sources these cameras Goering gave as additional gift for persons awarded with Ritterkreuz after the German Army entered Latvia, in near mint working condition Estimate: EUR 1,400 - EUR 1,600 |
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 1,400 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_35890) Title: Minox Riga 'Ritterkreuz'
Description:
Minox Riga stamped with German eagle and number 'WaA508' - these cameras Goering gave as additional gift for persons awarded with Ritterkreuz after the German Army entered Latvia, in near mint working condition, case Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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| Mar 2018 | EUR 1,000 | Leitz Auction | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 32 (Lot AI_32_35891) Title: Minox Riga 'Ritterkreuz'
Description:
very rare version stamped with German eagle and number 'WaR124', in near mint and working condition Estimate: EUR 2,000 - EUR 2,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Minox Riga "Ritterkreuz" worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record available, examples have sold for around £1,400 at hammer, though with only two data points the true value of any given piece depends heavily on condition and provenance.
How much does a Minox Riga "Ritterkreuz" sell for at auction?
Recorded hammer prices sit at £1,400, which is the figure at which the tracked examples have sold; retail dealer asking prices would typically be higher once commission and margin are added.
Why does the price vary so little in the sales history?
The sample is very small — only two sales are on record — so the apparent stability reflects limited data rather than a settled market, and future results could diverge meaningfully.