Romania Hero of the Romanian Socialist Republic

[RedMaestro]

What do you think of this?

http://collectrussia.com/DISPITEM.HTM?ITEM=19986

:speechless1:

[Bob]

my first thought: EXPENSIVE!

there was one at auction a few months ago... i thought it went for 5k euro

[Carol I]

Am I blind or the piece lacks the state markings for gold?

[Christophe]

Are these pieces supposed to be serial numbered ?

Ch.

[seb16trs]

Am I blind or the piece lacks the state markings for gold?

I saw them on the suspension only, as on czech medals...

[Carol I]

I saw them on the suspension only, as on czech medals...

Is it on this piece?

[seb16trs]

my mistake! I saw t hem on the socialist labor hero...

[Anatoly13]

I don't like this order.

At first, where are hallmarks ?

And the star is curved. Some details seems as a fake.

And what the mad price???

Edited December 15, 2008 by Anatoly13

[Anatoly13]

Look here:

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=28345

[fjcp]

Wow that's one confusing award....

Emedals.ca has three different variations for sale ranging from $650 to $5000...

What about that enameled one on page 3?

Weird!

JC

[Anatoly13]

...

What about that enameled one on page 3?

Weird!

JC

I think this is fantasy. :violent:

[Eric Schena]

Now, I have to ask because I have been offered a bronze one with paste stones: what are the tell-tale signs of a copy for both Hero stars?

Also, are Collect Russia's award numbers accurate for both Hero of RSR and Hero of Socialist Labor?

[Ed_Haynes]

Many here seem to be alluding to knowledge that is neither proven nor public. Until these arguments are made public, with sources (and "I know" won't be enough to inspire any confidence at all), I think we need to consider the question completely open, with much asserted, nothing proven.

[seb16trs]

Many here seem to be alluding to knowledge that is neither proven nor public. Until these arguments are made public, with sources (and "I know" won't be enough to inspire any confidence at all), I think we need to consider the question completely open, with much asserted, nothing proven.

this is entirely right and the best way to conduct a debate and improve phaleristics science. But many collectors switched from Santa to a marvelous world where fakes don't exist... Russian fakers pushed all of those whose money is a too serious thing to waste to believe in every area that an order is supicious until the contrary is proved.

All that said, I'm eager too to discover Anatoly's give-aways and the statistical sources quoted by Collectrussia.

[Anatoly13]

Now, I have to ask because I have been offered a bronze one with paste stones: what are the tell-tale signs of a copy for both Hero stars?

Also, are Collect Russia's award numbers accurate for both Hero of RSR and Hero of Socialist Labor?

Hi Eric!

Pls post pictures here or send me to email - I will try to help you. :beer:

[Anatoly13]

Many here seem to be alluding to knowledge that is neither proven nor public. Until these arguments are made public, with sources (and "I know" won't be enough to inspire any confidence at all), I think we need to consider the question completely open, with much asserted, nothing proven.

You're right, Ed!

I have expressed the my opinion and have posted the picture of 100 % original Hero.

All have eyes and can compare and let everyone decides to buy this award at this price or not.

;)

[Eric Schena]

Hi Anatoli:

I'll see what I can do about getting good pics of it. I did get a RPR period Hero of Socialist Labor star (bronze gilt). That one I will have to post in a separate thread.

All:

From what I know of them, if the Collect Russia one is gold, the badge should be marked. Every Romanian decoration I have seen made of gold or silver has marks, but I gladly defer to those more experienced with these decorations.

[Eric Schena]

Collect Russia added some useful information on their Hero of Romania star that is worth a look. Apparently, there was an article on these decorations in the Sept/Oct 2004 JOMSA (I am not a member, believe it or not, so I didn't know to look there, for what it is worth).