Eric Schena Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 Here's an example of the Romanian Hero of Socialist Labor from the RPR period. It's a nice screwback bronze gilt version - this screwback device was also used for the ones in gold and silver.
Ulsterman Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 A wearing copy? or awarded piece? There were what-@180-200 of these given out?Wherever did you find this?
Eric Schena Posted January 30, 2009 Author Posted January 30, 2009 My understanding is that unlike any other Eastern bloc country, the Romanian government made distinctions along "class" lines. The top party leaders got gold ones, the higher level party functionaries got silver-gilt versions, while the bulk of the populace got these. It was like this even for other awards, as well.I got this one from a contact I have in Romania who has an astounding personal collection of RPR and RSR decorations.
Anatoly13 Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 ;) http://sammler.ru/index.php?act=Gallery&cat=169
Ed_Haynes Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 http://sammler.ru/index.php?act=Gallery&cat=169Interesting. And even more interesting in that the online translator doesn't make a hash of it (as it does with most entries on that website).
Eric Schena Posted January 30, 2009 Author Posted January 30, 2009 Hi Anatoly:Feel free to add my scan to your site if you wish - always helps to have a running catalogue of all the various types.
Anatoly13 Posted January 30, 2009 Posted January 30, 2009 Hi Anatoly:Feel free to add my scan to your site if you wish - always helps to have a running catalogue of all the various types.Hi Eric!Thx!I will add your order of course! :beer:
Bob Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 I don't collect Romanian awards but have a hard time resisting cased, numbered, hero awards
Bob Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 Nr 164 (researchable? ) with an ingenious connector on the reverse of the suspension
Bob Posted May 11, 2009 Posted May 11, 2009 Collectrussia has one for sale for a hefty 3.800, and provides a very good description which I think would also be relevant for this thread:"Hero of Labor of Romanian Socialist Republic, 1970s - mid 1980s. The star is in 14 K gold; suspension device in silver gilt. The star medallion measures 27.4 mm in width, 29.9 mm in height including the eyelet; 13.2 g total weight with suspension. The suspension shows hallmarks of Romanian State Mint and stamped serial number "206"; the pin of the suspension is also hallmarked and maker marked. In excellent condition. Shows no wear or scratches to the gold, the details are beautifully crisp. The suspension shows attractive patina to silver. The title of Hero of Labor was established in 1965. Only 298 Type 1 medals in gold have been issued prior to mid 1980s, when this version was replaced by a gold medal without serial number and with three stripes on the suspension ribbon. The Type 1 gold medals were reportedly awarded exclusively to VIPs whereas the rank and file party members were given the gilded brass version (approximately 600 of the latter have been issued during the same period). "
Bob Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Contacted the national archives, and a few weeks later I got the following response (for what it's worth):"...we have been unsuccessful in identifying any records related to the medal with no. 164.In order to continue the research, it is that you indicate the person the medal was awarded to and when it was awarded(the year)."Unfortunately I do not have the name / year :banger:
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