Russia 1 Medal USSR Hero of the Soviet Union Instituted 1934. Narrow red ribbon in fixed frame. 5-pointed Gold star anepigraphic. Rev. Serial 7570 over ГЕРОЙ CCCP. Back of the screw back nut is inscribed МОНЕТНЫЙ ДВОР. This "Gold Star" was not considered an Order but the highest Soviet decoration. Before the end of the Soviet era few more than 15.000 had been awarded and the decoration commanded vast prestige. (Gold 94-98%); Total- 35.28 grams. Replica in gold (Collector's copy) of a very rare decoration
Price realized | 1'450 EUR |
Starting price | 5 EUR |
Estimate | 1'500 EUR |