Hungary Gold Star of Hero of Socialist Labour

[Megan]

Szocialista Munka Höse cím Arany Csillaga

Instituted 1953.

[Picture credit: Ed Haynes]

[cimbineus]

Gents,

This is a scarce Medal from that time. Here are the four types of the Hero of the Socialist Labour Medal:

"A" – This is the very first one from 1953 – awarded 11 times.

"B" – This is the second type of the Medal, but it is actually the star of the '53 version but with a new type of ribbon.

"C" – This is the third type, the new ribbon part continued and the star became prismatic. The "B" type was awarded just a few times in 1954 and the "C" type was from 1954. Altogether just 58 awards were made with these two types.

"D" – This is the last type of the Medal from 1964. You can see the same ribbon, but the star is made of gold, and 41 awards were made during its existence.

Regards,

cimbineus

[Megan]

OOOH! That's interesting... so the one I posted is your 'Type D' - yes?

Would you be willing to permit me to use your images of the earlier versions on my website? Full acknowledgements given, of course (but I'll be asking for your real name, PM if you prefer).

[Gordon Craig]

cimbineus,

Good to have you back with us. I was hoping that you would post these awards again.

Regards,

Gordon

[cimbineus]

OOOH! That's interesting... so the one I posted is your 'Type D' - yes?

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Dear Megan,

As far as I can judge from the picture, your photograph shows a type "C" Star. All "D" type Stars were made of gold and appropriately hallmarked as you can see the last piece in my picture.

Regards,

cimbineus

[cimbineus]

cimbineus,

Good to have you back with us. I was hoping that you would post these awards again.

Regards,

Gordon

Thank you Gordon. I needed some time to re-evaluate my relationship with this Forum after certain very unpleasant events and groundless attacks I received in return for my continuous help and assistance. But, I am here ...

Regards,

cimbineus

[Gordon Craig]

cimbineus,

Glad that you are here. I do not see any hallmarks on the award that you mentioned above. Perhaps I am not looking in the correct place. I would assume that the hallmark would be that of the Budapest Mint?

Regards,

Gordon

[cimbineus]

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Gordon,

Here is another picture of the same Star, but now it is in its case:

Regards,

cimbineus

[Gordon Craig]

cimbineus,

Thanks for pointing out the location of the hallmark on the suspension ring. I didn't notice the bright mark the first time.

Regards,

Gordon

[Megan]

Thank you, cimbineus :)

[Zsolt77]

Hi everybody!

Sorry, a speak english just a little bit.

A have an :
"D" – This is the last type of the Medal from 1964. You can see the same ribbon, but the star is made of gold, and 41 awards were made during its existence."

This is certainly this type,  it mades from 14K golden (there's the hallmark on the ring, on top of the star).

It hasnt document with it, but I know who get the award (my grandfather).

My question is, how much is the value of this award aproximately? 
The award there is perfect condition, absolutely unused.

Thank you for the help!

Kind regards,

Zsolt

 

[cimbineus]

I do not why, but the previous pictures vanished. Here is a picture with all four types in it.

 

And here is one more picture. The last type in case.

 

Edited August 26, 2016 by cimbineus

[paul wood]

Cimbineus, Is it possible to have images of the reverses for reverence, also I can see the differences between types 1 to 3 but I cannot see any obvious differences between types 3 and 4, can you explain (it is possible I am being myopic).

Paul

[cimbineus]

18 minutes ago, paul wood said:

Cimbineus, ....  ... I cannot see any obvious differences between types 3 and 4, can you explain

Paul

Yes, of course, Paul. By appearance there are no obvious differences, those two look identical by first glance. The only difference is the material. The first is a gold plated brass piece, made and awarded between 1954 and 1964, whilst the second is a gold one, issued after 1964. You can see the hallmark.

Regards,
cimbineus

[paul wood]

Cimbineus,

Thank you for the explanation, all is now clear.

Paul

[Igor Ostapenko]

Thanx for explanation !!! 

[Gordon Craig]

Gentlemen,

Can anyone answer Zsolt's question about the value of his grandfathers award?

Regards,

Gordon