Romanian Order of Labor RPR and RSR All Classes

[Riley1965]

Here's my Romanian Socialist Republic, Order of Labor, 3rd Class and case missing the ribbon bar.

Doc

[Riley1965]

The Reverse... and cased

[Christian Zulus]

Dear Doc,

nice piece - looks impressive and has a excellent design.

Best regards

Christian

[John F.]

Hi Doc,

Nice RSR version of the The Order of Labor. The Order of Labor (aka: Order of Work), was established on 29th April 1948, and was awarded to civilians and foreigners who in their work rendered special service to the Romanian people in the areas of production, science, culture, literature, art, education, and health care. This award was similar to the Soviet Order of the Red Banner of Labor.

Edited October 23, 2006 by John F.

[hunyadi]

here is my one example - what strikes me about these pieces (though of later design) is the quality!

[Riley1965]

hunyadi,

That's what I like about them. I have looked at that beautiful 3-piece construction and details many times and love it even more

Doc

[order_of_victory]

Wow they are one the best looking Soviet Orders, I have missed evey one I have tried to buy

Lovely pieces

Order of Victory

[Ed_Haynes]

Yes, they are lovely. The two varieties:

1- Order of Labor, 3rd class, 1948-65 variety, "RPR" / Ordinul Muncii, 3rd class, 1948-65 variety, "RPR"

2- Order of Labor, 3rd class, 1965-89 variety, "RSR" / Odinul Muncii, 3rd class, 1965-89 variety, "RSR"

3rd class only, so far . . .

[Ed_Haynes]

And the two varieties of the medal of labor:

1- Medal of Labor, 1948-65 variety, "RPR" / Medalia Muncii, 1948-65 variety, "RPR"

2- Medal of Labor, 1965-89 variety, "RSR" / Medalia Muncii, 1965-89 variety, "RSR"

[Gerd Becker]

Nice one, Doc. I have allways liked the Romanian Order of Labor.

[Riley1965]

Thanks All!! I loved it when I saw it!!!

Doc

[Riley1965]

And the two varieties of the medal of labor:

1- Medal of Labor, 1948-65 variety, "RPR" / Medalia Muncii, 1948-65 variety, "RPR"

2- Medal of Labor, 1965-89 variety, "RSR" / Medalia Muncii, 1965-89 variety, "RSR"

Ed,

Those are nice I like the fact that you have both the RPR & RSR versions of the medal and the Order!!

Doc

[order_of_victory]

Heres mine

Irealy love th design of this

Order of Victory

[Riley1965]

Thanks to Kevin, This set is now complete with the mini-ribbon

Thanks Kev!!!

Doc

[Kev in Deva]

Hallo Doc,

glad to be of help, anytime

Kevin in Deva

[Carol I]

It seems that there are several types of cases for this order. Here is an image of a red case with right angle corners (as opposed to the light brown cases above with rounded corners).

[Guest Rick Research]

This just came in today. It is remarkably HEAVY, being made out of three layers

1) rayed back piece which has the red enamelled ribands

2) sunburst

3) hammer and sickle with laurel leaves and pre-1966 national abbreviation "RPR."

The heavy, jewelry style locking catch pin is a surprise-- especially compared with the loose dangling straight "jab" pins on Cuban awards.

What do the 2nd and 1st Class "RPR" Labour Orders look like?

[Paul R]

That is a beautiful series of awards. I think that the classes look the same, with a different colored enamel in the center.

[Kev in Deva]

Hallo Rick,

nice 3rd Class, basically they all had the same design,

but the 2nd Class had silver Rays with a lemon yellow center,

while first class had Golden Rays, silver corn ears,

and a center with a colour in between Lemon and Orange.

I am sorry to say I dont have a picture handy at the mo,

will try to dig one out as soon as possible.

Kevin in Deva.

[Ed_Haynes]

Yes, these are quite nice, and -- I agree -- surprisingly "robust" in their construction. I have almost the full set, though undocumented . Let me dig 'em out and post.

[Anatoly13]

Order of Labor 1 cl

Type 1 RPR

Silver

Yellow sun

[Anatoly13]

Reverse.

Numbered.

There are not lock on the type 1 and the branches on avers with holes.

[Anatoly13]

In case.

[Anatoly13]

Order of Labor 2 cl

Type 1 RPR

Silver

Yellow sun

[Anatoly13]

Rev