Socialist Republic of Romania, 1966 Issue, Green Enamel Center
Key Information:
• Country: Romania
• Award: Order of Tudor Vladimirescu
• Class: 3rd Class
• Type: Breast Star
• Period: Socialist Republic of Romania
• Established: 1966
• Dimensions approx.: 67.36 x 63.58 mm
• Construction: Multi-piece, riveted
• Reverse with pinback fastening
Medal Design:
Obverse:
Radiating multi-point star.
Central medallion depicting Tudor Vladimirescu.
Green enamel background with dotted texture.
Inscription visible around portrait.
Reverse:
Plain reverse with rivets visible.
Horizontal pin and catch intact.
Condition:
• Very good overall condition
• Enamel intact
• Light surface wear consistent with age
• Pin mechanism functional
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Order of Tudor Vladimirescu was instituted in 1966 during the Socialist Republic of Romania.
It was awarded for military and civil merit.
Breast stars of this order are collectible examples of Cold War era Romanian decorations.
Summary:
A solid example of the Romanian Order of Tudor Vladimirescu 3rd Class breast star with green enamel center and original pin assembly.