Order of August 23rd, IV Class Medal (1965-1989)

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SKU: 01.ROM.0118.104.01.001

Estimated market value:

$125 USD

  • Order of August 23rd, IV Class Medal (1965-1989) Obverse
  • Order of August 23rd, IV Class Medal (1965-1989) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$125 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Romania (Socialist)
  • Composition
    Silvered Bronze/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: RSR Rev: 23 AUGUST
  • Size
    45mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/europe/romania-socialist/orders/order-of-the-23rd-of-august/order-of-the-23rd-of-august-eu2212

History


The Order of August 23rd was established in 1959 in commemoration of the events of August 23, 1944. On this date King Mihai I led a coup against the Nazi-allied government of Prime Minister Ion Antonescu, that would eventually lead to Romania's alliance with Soviet forces. The Order was conferred upon individuals in recognition of preparation and participation in the coup on August 23. Later, it was conferred upon Romanian civilians and military personnel in recognition of labour and other contributions to the Romanian military, but it was permanently suppressed following the collapse of the Socialist Republic in 1989.

Recipients of the IV Medal were granted a monetary award of 1000 lei (250 USD).

There are two versions of the IV Class Medal. The first version, awarded during the Romanian People's Republic, features "RPR" in the obverse crest, while the second version, awarded during the Romanian Socialist Republic, features "RSR" in the obverse crest.

There may be additional versions of the IV Class Medal that differ in composition.

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