inclusive of scarce Military Division (shield of arms) suspension
as this version is shown in their sales catalogue
flanked by Army (Heer) eagle insignias at both ends
the end was near for Nazi Germany as the allies were driving Hitler's forces of evil into forced retreat throughout what once was the Nazi's occupied fortress Europe
measuring 83 mm (w) x 53 mm (h)
Romania, Peoples Republic. Hero Of Socialist Labor, In Gold, Numbered #1, Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej Auction Archive inclusive of scarce Military Division(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