Romania, Peoples Republic. Hero Of Socialist Labor, In Gold, Numbered #1, Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej Archive obverse illustrating a shield with

obverse illustrating a shield with two tilted ovals

each torch given to the bearer as a keepsake

The driver who brought him down

with its original sandy aluminum oxide finish on the exterior

throwing him up against the side of a dugout

Romania, Peoples Republic. Hero Of Socialist Labor, In Gold, Numbered #1, Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej Archive obverse illustrating a shield with(Erou al Muncii Socialiste). Romanian Peoples Republic period issue (1947 1965). Five pointed star in (28mm) in solid GOLD, suspended from a GOLD device housing ribbon (25mm x 16mm), with GOLD screw back device on reverse. It weighs 15. 7 grams, and is officially stamped #1 on reverse. In very fine condition, and in official, fitted case of issue. Footnote: The Title "Hero of Socialist Labor" (Erou al Muncii Socialiste) was the first title and the