Order of the Star of Romania, II Class Decoration (version 5)

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SKU: 01.ROM.0116.102.01.004

Estimated market value:

$325 USD

  • Order of the Star of Romania, II Class Decoration (version 5) Obverse
  • Order of the Star of Romania, II Class Decoration (version 5) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$325 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Romania (Socialist)
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/White Sapphires/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: RSR
  • Size
    63mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/europe/romania-socialist/orders/order-of-the-romanian-star/order-of-the-romanian-star-second-class-type-ii-eu6368

Physical Description and Item Details


Star in silver gilt, center set with genuine white sapphires, partially enameled, 63mm, unmarked, of very fine quality make, few scratches on reverse, extremely fine condition.

History


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 II Class Breast Star were granted a monetary award of 3000 lei (750 USD).

There are five versions of the II Class Decoration. The first is 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 second version features the letters “RPR” above the centre medallion, but the other versions do not feature letters surmounting the medallion and differ in the inscription contained within the crest on the medallion.

There may be additional versions of the II Class Decoration that differ in size or composition.

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