Romania, Peoples Republic. Hero Of Socialist Labor, In Gold, Numbered #1, Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej Archive with its original sandy aluminum

with its original sandy aluminum oxide finish on the exterior

crisp striking with fine details

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each torch given to the bearer as a keepsake

Romania, Peoples Republic. Hero Of Socialist Labor, In Gold, Numbered #1, Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej Archive with its original sandy aluminum(Erou al Muncii Socialiste). Romanian Peoples Republic period issue (1947 1965). Five pointed star in (28mm) in solid GOLD, suspended from a GOLD device housing ribbon (25mm x 16mm), with GOLD screw back device on reverse. It weighs 15. 7 grams, and is officially stamped #1 on reverse. In very fine condition, and in official, fitted case of issue. Footnote: The Title "Hero of Socialist Labor" (Erou al Muncii Socialiste) was the first title and the