Hero of the Socialist Labor Gold Star Soviet Medal USSR , reproduction

Description: This Hero of the Socialist Labor Gold Star Soviet Medal is a unique and original piece of militaria. It was made in the Russian Federation and is an authentic medal from the USSR. The medal is perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of WW2 memorabilia. It features a gold star design and is a symbol of the Socialist Labor movement. This medal is a great addition to any collection and a reminder of the history and culture of the Soviet Union. Award descriptionThe title "Hero of Socialist Labor" was designed by the artist A. Pomansky. Its gold hammer and sickle insignia was a five-pointed star with smooth dihedral rays on the obverse, the diameter of the circumscribed star was 33.5 mm. In the center of the obverse, a relief hammer and sickle respectively of 14 and 13 mm. It weighed 15.25 grams.[2] The reverse was plain and was surrounded by a slightly raised rim. In the center, the relief inscription "Hero of Socialist Labor" (Russian: "Герой Социалистического Труда") in 2mm high letters, the award serial number was inscribed just above in 1mm high numbers.[2] The insignia was secured to a standard 25 × 15 mm Soviet square mount by a ring through the suspension loop. The mount was covered by a red silk moiré ribbon. On the reverse of the mount was a threaded stub and nut to secure the award to clothing The Hero of Socialist Labor (Russian: Герой Социалистического Труда, Romanized: Geroy Sotsialisticheskogo Truda) was an honorific title in the Soviet Union and other Warsaw Pact countries from 1938 to 1991. It represented the highest degree of distinction in the USSR and was awarded for exceptional achievements in Soviet industry and culture. It provided a similar status to the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, which was awarded for heroic deeds, but differed in that it was not awarded to foreign citizens.Hero of Socialist Labor"Sickle and Hammer" of the Hero of Socialist Labor medalTypeHighest degree of distinctionAwarded forExceptional achievements in national economy and culturePresented bySoviet UnionEligibilitySoviet citizensStatusReplaced by "Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation"Established27 December 1938First awarded20 December 1939Last awarded24 December 1991Total20,812105 people with two awards16 people with three awardsRelatedHero of the Soviet Union Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation

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Location: Brooklyn, New York

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