23K Gold Star of the Hero of Socialist Labour USSR Medal + 23K Gold Order of Lenin (type 4). Rare vintage post-WWII USSR Russian 100% original Beautiful orders on Kotashvili Gavriil Alekseevich. 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. The Order of Hero is made of 23k/950 Solid Gold. Serial number of order Hero: 5653. The Order of Lenin (Russian:??????????? , romanized: Orden Lenina), was an award named after Vladimir Lenin, the leader of the October Revolution. It was established by the Central Executive Committee on April 6, 1930. The order was the highest civilian decoration bestowed by the Soviet Union. The order was awarded to. Civilians for outstanding services rendered to the State. Members of the armed forces for exemplary service. Those who promoted friendship and cooperation between people and in strengthening peace. Those with meritorious services to the Soviet state and society. From 1944 to 1957, before the institution of a specific length of service medals, the Order of Lenin was also used to reward 25 years of conspicuous military service. Those who were awarded the titles “Hero of the Soviet Union” and “Hero of Socialist Labour” were also given the order as part of the award. Various educational institutions and military units who received the said Order applied the full name of the order into their official titles. The Order of Lenin is made of 23k/950 Solid Gold and Platinum (head Lenin). Serial number of order Lenin: 125212. The order made in 1950 year. Condition of orders: Very Good. This is Collectible Orders!! I send my items Worldwide. Be ready for these terms. All items will pack very securely, to fully ensure that – the item arrives safely. If you received your item and it not as described or other problem – please immediately contact with me! I will try do everything we can to I help you and resolve situation.