💥23k Gold "Hammer
and Sickle" Medal of a Hero USSR of Socialist Labor, S/N # 2276, circa early 1941 –
1945 years. In outstanding, excellent condition. The golden star medallion is extremely well - preserved.
There are no noticeable bumps to the star points. The reverse is practically
pristine, with exceptionally well- preserved stippling and perfect raised
border that is almost completely free of the usual dings. The gold exhibits
very attractive toning on both sides. The medal comes on original suspension
device, complete with rectangular back plate, hexagon nut and mint marked screw
plate. All parts of the suspension retain much of their original fire gilt
finish while showing matching patina. The screw post is of full length,
characteristically long as observed on other specimens in this serial number
range, measuring over 15 mm measured from the back plate. The old, probably
original ribbon is perfectly preserved and clean. The connecting ring is
original and has not been cut. To summarize, this is an all-in-all superb
example of a Gold Medal of Hero of Socialist Labor!
History: Hero of Socialist Labor was an honorary
title of the Soviet Union and other Warsaw Pact countries.
It was the highest
degree of distinction for exceptional achievements in national economy and
culture.
It provided a similar status to the title Hero of the Soviet Union
that was awarded for heroic deeds, but unlike the latter, was not awarded to
foreign citizens. The Honorary Title "Hero of
Socialist Labor" was introduced by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme
Soviet of the Soviet Union on December 27, 1938.
Originally, Heroes of Socialist Labor were awarded the highest decoration of
the Soviet Union, the Order of Lenin and a certificate from the Presidium of
the Supreme Soviet of the Soviet Union. In order to distinguish the Heroes of
Socialist Labor from other Order of Lenin recipients, the "Hammer and
Sickle" gold medal was introduced by decree of the Presidium on May 22,
1940, to accompany the Order of Lenin and the certificate.
💥In total, according to the Decrees of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, the title of Hero of Socialist Labor was awarded to 20,747 people, including 205 times twice and 16 times three times. No less than 21 people received this high title posthumously. For various reasons, 87 people were deprived of the title of Hero of Socialist Labor, one person was deprived of the title of Hero of Socialist Labor twice, and one person was deprived of the title of Hero of Socialist Labor three times. In relation to 44 people, the Decrees on conferring the title were canceled as unfounded. Another 3 people were deprived of only the second Hammer and Sickle medal, that is, they ceased to be twice Heroes of Socialist Labor, but remained Heroes of Socialist Labor.
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