Romania, Republic. An Order of the Star of the People’s Republic, I Class, c.1950
(Ordinul Steaua Republicii Populare Române). Instituted January 1948. Type I. Composed of silver gilt, a five point red enamel star with a blue enamel border, superimposed on a five point star consisting of clusters of five smooth rays, the obverse center presenting the inscription ”30 DECEMBRIE 1947” surrounded in a silver gilt wreath, the reverse bears a single pin suspension with two rivets, measures 69.12mm (w) x 66.42mm (h), weighs 54.3 grams, enamels intact and well detailed within the arms of the star, scattered gilt wear, minor marks of contact on reverse, overall very fine condition.

