Order of the Red Star of Labour, Decoration

SKU: 01.CZE.0115.101.01

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Attributes

country

Czechoslovakia
date of institution

May 4, 1955
makers

Zukov, Prague
remarks

The image of the Star (1955-1960) is attributed to Wikipedia at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Order_of_the_Red_Star_of_Labour.jpg through the release of the work into the public domain by the source, and the Czech Copyright Act, Law No. 121/2000, Article 3, Section a.

History

The Order was awarded to recognize dedication to labour, and for merit in building socialism within Czechoslovakia.

This Order was conferrable upon individual civilians, Military personnel, groups, and businesses.

There are two main versions of this Order.

The stars issued from 1955-1960 feature a rearing lion wearing a crown on the reverse and the inscription "REPUBLIKA ČESKOSLOVENSKÁ."

The stars issued from 1960-1989 feature the rearing lion from the 1960 Czechoslovak coat of arms on the reverse medallion and the inscription "ČSSR ESSR."

The reverse of the star's suspension is numbered.