Title of the Hero of Socialist Labour, Gold Star

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  • Title of the Hero of Socialist Labour, Gold Star (1951-1959)
  • Title of the Hero of Socialist Labour, Gold Star (1951-1959) Reverse
  • Title of the Hero of Socialist Labour, Gold Star (1951-1959) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Romania (Socialist)
  • date of institution
    September 28, 1951

History


The Title of the Hero of Socialist Labour was the first title established by the Romanian People’s Republic in 1951. It remained the highest title under the Socialist Republic of Romania until 1971 when it was surpassed by the Title of the Hero of the Romanian Socialist Republic. It was conferred upon Romanian citizens in recognition of contributions to socialism in a variety of fields including politics, economics, science, culture, and the strengthening of the armed forces, but it was permanently suppressed after the fall of the Socialist Republic in 1989.

Recipients of this Title were granted a monetary award of 3000 lei (750 USD) and five additional vacation days. Recipients also received priority for preferential loans and housing.

There are seven known versions of the Gold Star that vary in size, composition, and attachment style. All versions have a reverse inscription that translates to “Hero of Socialist Labour.”

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Versions

  • Price

    $8,750 USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: RPR Rev: EROU AL MUNCII SOCIALISTE [SERIAL NUMBER]

  • Size

    29mm

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version is numbered 24. It was awarded to Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej.

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  • Price

    $2000 USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: RPR Rev: EROU AL MUNCII SOCIALISTE [SERIAL NUMBER]

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  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

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  • Price

    $1875 USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: RSR Rev: EROU AL MUNCII SOCIALISTE [SERIAL NUMBER]

  • Size

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version weighs 16 grams. It was awarded approximately 350 times.

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    N/A

  • Composition

    Tombac

  • Inscription

    Obv: RSR Rev: EROU AL MUNCII SOCIALISTE [SERIAL NUMBER]

  • Size

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version was awarded approximately 500 times.

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  • Price

    $1800 USD

  • Composition

    Gold

  • Inscription

    Obv: RSR Rev: EROU AL MUNCII SOCIALISTE [SERIAL NUMBER]

  • Size

  • Maker

  • Version Remarks

    This version weighs 12 grams.

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    N/A

  • Composition

    Tombac

  • Inscription

    Obv: RSR Rev: EROU AL MUNCII SOCIALISTE [SERIAL NUMBER]

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  • Composition

    Silver gilt

  • Inscription

    Obv: RSR Rev: EROU AL MUNCII SOCIALISTE [SERIAL NUMBER]

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