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    Hi all!

    I have a quick question!

    Recently i managed to obtain, after a 3 year search, a 1st class Romanian 'Defense of the Motherland'. It cost a wee 75 pounds (sorry! my laptop does not seem to have a U.K. 'pound' symbol!!!)

    Would this be a 'good' price? I have seen the 3rd class going for $250 U.S., so i am assuming i got a bargain!?

    Also, in the past i have been offered a Romanian 'Hero of Labour' for 75 pounds; like a stupid, stupid fool i declined!!!!! But is this a general price for the 'gilt-brass' versions, or did i let go of a once in a life time offer?

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    Bifter,

    First, regarding the Hero of Labour; a bit over $100 US is about right for the gilded brass version if it's an RSR ('65-'89) version. The RPR will cost more; maybe around $150-175 US.

    There are four (4) versions of the Defense of the Motherland; two RPR ('47-65) and two RSR ('66-'89) versions. They are identified by differences in the State seal:

    1. Rare is the RPR seal without the star above ('47-'50). This is, as far as I can tell, the only award to have this particular version of the State seal on it.

    2. Rare is the RPR seal with the star above ('50-'65)

    3. Most common is the RSR seal that reads "RSR" in the banner ('66-'89)

    4. Rarest is the RSR seal that reads "Romania" in the banner- last version ('89).

    The going price for #1, 2 and 3 above, in a 1st Class, is anywhere from $125-175 US.

    The 3rd Class for $250 US is over priced... these go for $75- $95 US on any given day.

    Hope this helps.

    Greg

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