{"product_id":"yugoslavia-order-of-the-hero-of-socialist-labour-badge-reproduction","title":"Yugoslavia – Order of the Hero of Socialist Labour – Badge","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yugoslavia (SFRY)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 December 1948\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-layer brass with enamel finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 76 mm (3.0 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 110 g (3.9 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOrder of the Hero of Socialist Labour\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eOrden junaka socijalističkog rada\u003c\/em\u003e) was founded in \u003cstrong\u003e1948\u003c\/strong\u003e, inspired by the Soviet \u003cem\u003eHero of Socialist Labour\u003c\/em\u003e. It became the \u003cstrong\u003efourth highest state decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e of Yugoslavia and was awarded by the President of Yugoslavia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt recognized \u003cstrong\u003ecitizens, companies, and institutions\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eoutstanding professional achievements\u003c\/strong\u003e that advanced socialism, culture, industry, and national development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn total, the order was awarded only \u003cstrong\u003e114 times\u003c\/strong\u003e before being discontinued in \u003cstrong\u003e1987\u003c\/strong\u003e after the dissolution of Yugoslavia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotable Recipients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJosip Broz Tito\u003c\/strong\u003e (1950)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIvo Andrić\u003c\/strong\u003e (1972, Nobel Prize laureate)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVladimir Bakarić\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeko Dapčević\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdvard Kardelj\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAleksandar Ranković\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranko Mamula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlija Sirotanović (famous miner and national hero)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany other political, cultural, and military figures of SFR Yugoslavia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge \u003cstrong\u003ecollector-grade reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e with enamel finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpressive \u003cstrong\u003e76 mm size\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e110 g weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-crafted detailing to replicate the original look and feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs one of the \u003cstrong\u003erarest Yugoslav orders\u003c\/strong\u003e, this reproduction represents a key part of \u003cstrong\u003eCold War and socialist history\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is an excellent addition for collectors of:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYugoslavian orders \u0026amp; medals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocialist \u0026amp; Communist-era memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical awards of the 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Valormedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532368818370,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/3155\/3218\/files\/2H5A6745.jpg?v=1785748552","url":"https:\/\/valormedals.com\/products\/yugoslavia-order-of-the-hero-of-socialist-labour-badge-reproduction","provider":"Valormedals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}