Klaus and Eva Herlitz
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Klaus and Eva Herlitz (died 26 February 2021)[1] were a German married couple and businesspeople living in Berlin. They developed United Buddy Bears,[2][3] "an international symbol of collaboration among nations of what can be achieved when we work together toward a better tomorrow".[4]
On 1 October 2013, Eva and Klaus Herlitz received the Verdienstorden des Landes Berlin (Merit of the State of Berlin), for outstanding service to the state.[5] For outstanding social engagement Eva and Klaus Herlitz received the Bundesverdienstkreuz (Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany) medal on 17 January 2019.[6]