bifter Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Collins Posted November 13, 2009 Share Posted November 13, 2009 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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