Order of the Star of Romania, I Class Decoration (version 2)
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SKU: 01.ROM.0116.101.01.001
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Romania, Republic. An Order of the Star of the People, Type II, I Class in Gold and Diamonds
(Ordinul Steaua Republicii Populare Române). Instituted January 1948. Type II. 1964-1965 Issue. A five point star composed of Gold rays with a central silver ray within each cluster, each containing five diamonds, the obverse central medallion features an orange enamel field with a central emblem of the Socialist Republic of Romania, surrounded by a silver ring inlaid with 22 diamonds, a Gold wreath design surrounds the ring, reverse plain, features a horizontal pin and brooch style catch, four rivets, and cutouts in the rays to allow for natural light through the diamonds, measures 62.24mm (w) x 62.95mm (h), weighs 63.4 grams, enamels intact, beautiful construction, better than extremely fine condition.
The Order of the Star of Romania was established in 1948 and remained the highest decoration conferred in Socialist Romania until it was permanently suppressed following the collapse of the communist regime in 1989. It was conferred upon Romanian civilians and military personnel in recognition of merit in a variety of fields including politics, social service, science, and culture.
Recipients of the I Class Decoration were granted a monetary award of 3500 lei (875 USD).
There are five versions of the I Class Decoration. The first two versions are in the form of a five-pointed enamelled star with a five-pointed metal back-plate while all other versions are ten-pointed metal stars. The third version features the letters “RPR” above the centre medallion, but the other versions do not feature letters surmounting the medallion and differ only in the inscription contained within the crest on the medallion.
There may be additional versions of the I Class Decoration that differ in size or composition.
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