Romania Romanian Order for Agricultural Merit

[Brian Wolfe]

Hello Everyone,

After a day of hunting in the wilds of the local antiques malls I came home with several items one of which is this Romanian Order. Being an old plough-jokey I was drawn to it because of the tractor as much as anything though the blue enamel is quite a nice touch.

Could someone help me with the actual title of this order and the year which it might have been instituted and awarded. I would think that in this "mint" condition it is quite resent.

I have checked the forum and found these but I am a bit unclear as to the actual title. Is it an Order of Labour for Agriculture 2nd Class?

I'm not sure of the value of these but I paid $15.00 Canadian for it, not that what I paid has a bearing on whether I like it or not. I would, however, like to add the other classes if they are within my budget.

Thanks for your help.

Cheers

Brian

[Brian Wolfe]

Here is the reverse. There are no munbers or other marking that I can find on the piece.

The order is quite thick and has a good deal of weight to it.

I hope it is an original.

Cheers

Brian

[Kev in Deva]

Romanian Order of Agricultural Merit / Ordinul "Meritul Agricol (1974)

5th Class,

Two flags represent:- R.S.R. Romanian Socialist Republic and P.C.R. Romanian Communist party

awarded for special merit in Agriculture.

wards run from 1-5 so you only need to pick up the other 4

Kevin in Deva :beer:

[Carol I]

Could someone help me with the actual title of this order and the year which it might have been instituted and awarded. I would think that in this "mint" condition it is quite resent.

Hi Brian!

As Kevin said it is Ordinul Meritul Agricol (the Order for Agricultural Merit). It was established through decree no. 6 published in Buletinul Oficial no. 12 of 01.02.1974. It was awarded in five classes for agricultural merit. There was also a Medal for Agricultural Merit.

[Brian Wolfe]

Thanks fellows.

Looks like I have a few more to go. Oh well, it gives me lots to look forward to.

Thanks again.

Cheers

Brian

[Ed_Haynes]

A nice one though. Always more to learn . . . I it!

[Anatoly13]

More to learn

1st cl.

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2nd cl.

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3rd cl.

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4th cl.

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5th cl.

[Anatoly13]

There are 2 variants of this orders :

-without lining between a medallion and a star - early;

-with lining between medallion and star .

[Riley1965]

Anatoly,

Thanks for the pics and info!!! The only problem is...I'm getting the "Romanian Itch". I have enough "addictions" already.

Doc

[Anatoly13]

And the medal :)