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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.

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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.

Date Price Source
Jun 2023 EUR 900 Leitz Auction
Nov 2020 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction
Mar 2018 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction

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