Order for Special Merit in the Defence of the State and Social Order, I Class Breast Star

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  • Order for Special Merit in the Defence of the State and Social Order, I Class Breast Star (1968-1989) Obverse
  • Order for Special Merit in the Defence of the State and Social Order, I Class Breast Star (1968-1989) Obverse Detail
  • Order for Special Merit in the Defence of the State and Social Order, I Class Breast Star (1968-1989) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Romania (Socialist)
  • date of institution
    September 27, 1958

History


The Order for Special Merit in the Defence of the State and Social Order was conferred upon Romanian civilians and military personnel in the state security forces in recognition of contributions to social order, the preservation of socialism, and the defence of the state. It was permanently suppressed following the collapse of the Socialist Republic in 1989.

Recipients of the I Class Breast Star were granted a monetary award of 2000 lei (500 USD) and four additional days of paid leave.

There are three different models of the I Class Breast Star. The first two are in the form of a star, while the third is in the form of a rayed shield. The first model has “RPR” in the crest, the second model has “RSR,” and the third model has an inscription that translates to "Romanian Socialist Republic." There may be additional versions that differ in composition.

See also the Medal for Special Merit in the Defence of the State and Social Order (ROM225) in the Medals & Decorations of the Romanian People's Republic & Romanian Socialist Republic (1947-1989) for the medal that was created alongside the Order.

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  • Composition

    Gilt/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: RPR

  • Size

    42.5mm

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  • Composition

  • Inscription

    Obv: RSR

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  • Price

    $175+ USD

  • Composition

    Bronze gilt/Brilliants/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: REPUBLICA SOCIALISTA ROMANIA

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  • Price

    $4500 USD

  • Composition

    Gold/Diamonds/Enamelled

  • Inscription

    Obv: REPUBLICA SOCIALISTA ROMANIA

  • Size

    53x60mm

  • Maker

    Monetaria Statului, Bucharest

  • Version Remarks

    This version is hallmarked and stamped with a maker's mark ("MS"). There are 10 diamonds weighing approximately 1Kt. total.

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