Romanian People's Republic Breast Star
Key Information:
• Country: Romanian People’s Republic
• Order: Order of the Star of the Romanian People’s Republic
• Class: III Class Breast Star
• Period: circa 1948–1964
• Dimensions: approx. 60.02 mm x 62.97 mm
• Material: Silvered metal with orange enamel
• Attachment: Horizontal pinback
Medal Design:
Multi-rayed silvered breast star with stylized radiating arms.
Obverse:
Central circular medallion features the coat of arms of the Romanian People’s Republic set against an orange enamel background.
Surrounding laurel wreath motif in silver.
Reverse:
Plain concave reverse with horizontal pinback fastening.
Condition:
• Light surface wear consistent with age
• Minor signs of oxidation
• Enamel intact
• Pin mechanism functional
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Order of the Star of the Romanian People’s Republic replaced the royal Order of the Star of Romania after the abolition of the monarchy in 1947. It became one of the highest decorations of the new socialist state.
III Class examples represent a mid-level award within the order’s hierarchy and were conferred upon military and civilian individuals for distinguished service to the Romanian socialist republic.
Republic-era Romanian decorations form an important part of Cold War and Eastern Bloc collecting.
Summary:
An original Order of the Star of the Romanian People’s Republic, III Class Breast Star, early socialist period example. A solid Cold War era Romanian decoration in good collectible condition.