The title of “Hero of Socialist Labor.” Title of Hero of Socialist Labor
Title of Hero of the Soviet Union and Gold Star medalThe resolution of the Central Executive Committee of the USSR dated April 16, 1934 established the highest degree of distinction - the awarding of the title of Hero of the Soviet Union for personal or collective services to the state associated with the accomplishment of a heroic feat.
By resolution of the USSR Central Executive Committee of July 29, 1936, the Regulations on the title of Hero of the Soviet Union were approved.
By decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of August 1, 1939, in order to specially distinguish citizens awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union and performing new heroic deeds, to establish the Gold Star medal, shaped like a five-pointed star.
By the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR dated May 14, 1973, the Regulations on the title of Hero of the Soviet Union in a new edition were approved.
Regulations on the title of Hero of the Soviet Union
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The title of Hero of the Soviet Union (GUS) is the highest degree of distinction and is awarded for personal or collective services to the Soviet state and society associated with the accomplishment of a heroic deed.
The title of Hero of the Soviet Union is awarded by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.
The Hero of the Soviet Union is awarded:
a sign of special distinction - the Gold Star medal;
A Hero of the Soviet Union, who has accomplished a second heroic feat, no less than that for which others who have accomplished a similar feat are awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, is awarded the Order of Lenin and a second Gold Star medal, and in commemoration of his exploits, a bronze bust of the Hero is built with an appropriate inscription, established in his homeland, which is recorded in the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on the award.
A Hero of the Soviet Union, awarded two Gold Star medals, may again be awarded the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star medal for new heroic deeds similar to those previously accomplished.
When a Hero of the Soviet Union is awarded the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star medal, he is presented with a certificate of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR simultaneously with the order and medal.
If the Hero of the Soviet Union is awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labor, then in commemoration of his heroic and labor exploits, a bronze bust of the Hero with the appropriate inscription is built, installed in his homeland, which is recorded in the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on conferring the title of Hero of Socialist Labor.
Heroes of the Soviet Union enjoy benefits established by law.
The Gold Star medal of the Hero of the Soviet Union is worn on the left side of the chest above the orders and medals of the USSR.
Deprivation of the title of Hero of the Soviet Union can only be carried out by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.
Description of the medal
The Gold Star medal is a five-pointed star with smooth dihedral rays on the obverse. The distance from the center of the star to the top of the beam is 15 mm. The distance between the opposite ends of the star is 30 mm.
The reverse side of the medal has a smooth surface and is limited along the contour by a protruding thin rim. On the reverse side in the center of the medal there is an inscription in raised letters “Hero of the USSR”. The size of the letters is 4 by 2 mm. In the upper beam is the medal number 1 mm high.
The medal is made of 950 gold. The medal block is made of silver. As of September 18, 1975, the gold content in the medal was 20.521 ± 0.903 g, the silver content was 12.186 ± 0.927 g. The weight of the medal without the block was 21.5 g. The total weight of the medal was 34.264 ± 1.5 g.
On December 24, 1991, the title of Hero of the Soviet Union was awarded for the last time.
The last person to be awarded the Gold Star medal of the Hero of the Soviet Union (No. 11664, for participation in a diving experiment simulating long-term work at a depth of 500 meters under water) was a diving specialist, captain of the 3rd rank Leonid Mikhailovich Solodkov. When receiving the “Golden Star” of the Hero, he, as an officer, according to the regulations, was supposed to answer: “I serve the Soviet Union!” However, at the time the award was presented (January 16, 1992), the USSR had not existed for 22 days. The charter had not yet been rewritten, so Solodkov only said, “Thank you,” to Air Marshal E. I. Shaposhnikov, who was presenting him with the award.
From the history of the highest award:
The first Hero of the Soviet Union pilot - Lyapidevsky A. V. (04/20/1934)
The first woman - Hero of the Soviet Union pilot - Grizodubova V. S. (02.11.1938)
The youngest Hero of the Soviet Union, partisan Kotik V. A. (06/27/1958) at the time of the feat he was 14 years old
The oldest Hero of the Soviet Union, peasant Kuzmin Matvey Kuzmich (posthumously, 05/08/1965) - at the time of his death he was 83 years old
The first and only woman - twice Hero of the Soviet Union, pilot-cosmonaut S. E. Savitskaya (08/27/1982 and 07/29/1984)
The first twice Heroes of the Soviet Union: military pilot Major S. I. Gritsevets (02.22.1939 and 08.29.1939), military pilot Colonel G. P. Kravchenko (02.22.1939 and 08.29.1939)
Three times Heroes of the Soviet Union:
Air Marshal Pokryshkin A. I. (05/24/1943, 08/24/1943, 08/19/1944)
Colonel General of Aviation Kozhedub I. N. (02/04/1944, 08/19/1944, 08/18/1945)
Marshal of the Soviet Union S. M. Budyonny (02/01/1958, 04/24/1963, 02/22/1968)
Four times Heroes of the Soviet Union:
Marshal of the Soviet Union Zhukov G.K. (08/29/1939, 07/29/1944, 06/01/1945, 12/01/1956).
Marshal of the Soviet Union Brezhnev L. I. (12/18/1966, 12/18/1976, 12/19/1978, 12/18/1981)
Title of Hero of Socialist Labor and Hammer and Sickle Medal
By the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of December 27, 1938, the highest degree of distinction in the field of economic and cultural construction was established - the title of Hero of Socialist Labor.
By decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of May 22, 1940, in order to specially distinguish citizens awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labor, the Hammer and Sickle gold medal was established.
By the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of May 14, 1973, the Regulations on the title of Hero of Socialist Labor in a new edition were approved.
Regulations on the title of Hero of Socialist Labor
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The title of Hero of Socialist Labor (GST) is the highest degree of distinction for merits in the field of economic, socio-cultural construction.
The title of Hero of Socialist Labor is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated labor heroism, who, through their particularly outstanding innovative activities, have made a significant contribution to increasing the efficiency of social production, contributed to the rise of the national economy, science, culture, and the growth of the power and glory of the USSR.
The title of Hero of Socialist Labor is awarded by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.
The Hero of Socialist Labor is awarded:
the highest award of the USSR - the Order of Lenin;
a sign of special distinction - a gold medal "Hammer and Sickle";
Certificate of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.
The Hero of Socialist Labor for new outstanding services in the field of economic and socio-cultural construction, no less than those for which he was awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labor, is awarded the Order of Lenin and the second gold medal "Hammer and Sickle" and in commemoration of his labor exploits a bronze bust is built A hero with an appropriate inscription, installed in his homeland, which is recorded in the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on the award.
The Hero of Socialist Labor, awarded two gold medals "Hammer and Sickle", for new outstanding achievements in the field of economic and socio-cultural construction, no less significant in its significance than the previous ones, can again be awarded the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star medal.
When a Hero of Socialist Labor is awarded the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star medal, he is presented with a certificate of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR simultaneously with the order and medal.
If the Hero of Socialist Labor is awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, then in commemoration of his labor and heroic deeds, a bronze bust of the Hero with the appropriate inscription is built, installed in his homeland, which is recorded in the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on conferring the title of Hero of the Soviet Union .
Heroes of Socialist Labor enjoy benefits established by law.
The gold medal "Hammer and Sickle" of the Hero of Socialist Labor is worn on the left side of the chest above the orders and medals of the USSR.
Deprivation of the title of Hero of Socialist Labor can only be carried out by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.
Description of the gold medal "Hammer and Sickle"
The Hammer and Sickle gold medal is a five-pointed star with smooth dihedral rays on the front side. In the center of the medal are a relief hammer and sickle. The distance from the center of the star to the top of the beam is 15 mm. The diameter of the circumscribed circle of the star is 33.5 mm. The size of the sickle and hammer from the handle to the top point is 14 and 13 mm, respectively.
The reverse side of the medal has a smooth surface and is limited along the contour by a protruding thin rim. On the reverse side in the center of the medal there is an inscription in raised letters “Hero of Socialist Labor”. The size of the letters in the words “Hero” and “Labor” is 2 by 1 mm, in the word “Socialist” - 1.5 by 0.75 mm. In the upper beam is the medal number 1 mm high.
The medal, using an eyelet and a ring, is connected to a gilded metal block, which is a rectangular plate 15 mm high and 19.5 mm wide, with frames in the upper and lower parts. There are slits along the base of the block; its inner part is covered with a red silk moiré ribbon 20 mm wide. The block has a threaded pin with a nut on the reverse side for attaching the medal to clothing.
The medal is made of 950 gold. The medal block is made of silver. As of September 18, 1975, the gold content in the medal was 14.583 ± 0.903 g, the silver content was 12.03 ± 0.927 g. The weight of the medal without the block was 15.25 g. The total weight of the medal was 28.014 ± 1.5 g.
Title “Hero City”, title “Fortress Hero”
Hero City is an honorary title, the highest degree of distinction.
Officially, the title was established as a state award on May 8, 1965, when the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, by its Decree, approved the Regulations on the highest degree of distinction - the title “Hero City”. On the same day, the title was awarded to the cities of Leningrad, Volgograd, Sevastopol, Odessa, Kyiv and Moscow, and the Brest Fortress was awarded the title of “hero fortress”.
The Regulations on the title “Hero City” say:
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The highest degree of distinction - the title "hero city" - is awarded to cities of the Soviet Union whose workers showed massive heroism and courage in defending the Motherland in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945.
To the city awarded the highest degree of distinction - the title of “hero city”:
a) the highest award of the USSR is awarded - the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star medal;
b) a Certificate of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR is issued.
The banner of the city, awarded the highest degree of distinction - the title "Hero City", depicts the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star medal.
In the city, awarded the highest degree of distinction - the title of "hero city", an obelisk is erected with the image of the Order of Lenin, the Gold Star medal and the text of the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.
Each city, like each person, has its own destiny: the time of birth (foundation), development, the time of ups and downs, the time of heroic deeds...
During the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, the entire people stood up to defend the Motherland: men fought at the front, women and children fought in the rear, at the machines, in partisan detachments. Some cities showed special courage and mass heroism, for which they were awarded a special title.
After the war, 12 cities of the USSR were awarded the title of hero city:
May 1, 1945
Leningrad (St. Petersburg);
Stalingrad (Volgograd);
Sevastopol;
Odessa.
Currently, Kyiv, Odessa, Kerch and Sevastopol are located on the territory of Ukraine; Minsk and the Brest Fortress - in the Republic of Belarus; the remaining cities are in Russia.
By order of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief I.V. Stalin on May 1, 1945, the first hero cities were:
Leningrad;
Stalingrad;
Sevastopol;
Odessa.
Star of the Marshal of the Armed Forces, Admiral of the Fleet and General of the Army
On September 2, 1940, by resolution of the Central Executive Committee and the Council of People's Commissars of the USSR, the marshal insignia “Marshal Star” was established. On March 3, 1955, it was established that the Admirals of the Fleet of the Soviet Union were awarded the same star.
DESCRIPTION, HISTORY
It is a five-pointed gold star with smooth dihedral rays on the front side. A platinum five-pointed star with diamonds is mounted in the middle of the sign; in the center there is a diamond weighing 2.62 carats, in the rays there are 25 diamonds weighing a total of 1.25 carats.
Between the facets of the rays there are 5 diamonds weighing a total of 3.06 carats.
The diameter of the circumscribed circle of the gold star is 44.5 mm, the platinum star is 23 mm.
The height of the Marshall Star profile is 8 mm.
The reverse side of the badge is flat, with openwork of platinum star diamonds and diamonds located between the edges of the rays.
The “Marshal's Star”, using a triangular eyelet in the upper beam, is connected to a semi-oval mount measuring 14 mm, through which a moiré ribbon 35 mm wide is threaded.
The total weight of the marshal's insignia is 36.8 g.
Although the Marshall Star was a sign of distinction, similar, for example, to shoulder straps, it was awarded as an order in a solemn ceremony by the Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Council, and its owner was given a special certificate. After the death or demotion of the Marshal, the star was to be handed over to the Diamond Fund.
About 200 of these stars were made.
Later (February 27, 1943) a Marshall Star of a different type appeared - for persons with the rank of marshal of artillery, marshal of air force and marshal of armored forces. On March 20, 1944, the Presidium of the Supreme Council also ordered marshals of the engineering troops and marshals of the signal troops to wear it; June 5, 1962 to the admirals of the fleet, and November 1, 1974 to the generals of the army.
The Marshal's Star of a branch marshal, fleet admiral and army general is a five-pointed gold star with smooth dihedral rays on the front side. Superimposed on top of the gold star is a smaller five-pointed platinum star. At the center of the platinum star is a 2.04-carat diamond. In the rays of the platinum star are 25 diamonds weighing a total of 0.91 carats. There are no diamonds between the arms of the golden star. The diameter of the circumscribed circle of the gold star is 42 mm, the platinum star is 21 mm. The profile height of the Marshall Star is 8 mm. The reverse side of the sign is flat, with openwork of platinum star diamonds. The total weight is 35.1 g. The Marshall Star is connected to a semi-oval mount measuring 14 mm using a triangular eyelet in the upper beam. A 35 mm wide moire ribbon is threaded through the eyelet in the upper beam.
The colors of the ribbon vary depending on the type of military service. For artillery the ribbon is golden, for aviation - blue, for armored forces - burgundy, for engineering troops - crimson, for signal troops - blue, for the admiral of the fleet - turquoise.
About 370 of these stars were made. They were also awarded in the Russian Army in 1992-1997. (after the abolition of marshal ranks in the military branches - only to army generals and navy admirals).
Title "Mother Heroine"
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By decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR dated July 8, 1944, it was established that a mother who gave birth and raised ten children is awarded the highest degree of distinction - the title “Mother Heroine”. The regulations on the honorary title “Mother Heroine” and the Order “Mother Heroine” were approved by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of August 18, 1944.
Regulations on the title "Mother Heroine"
The title "Heroine Mother" is the highest degree of distinction and is awarded to mothers who have given birth and raised ten or more children.
The title “Heroine Mother” is awarded when the last child reaches the age of one year and if there are other children of this mother alive.
When awarding the title "Mother Heroine", children are also taken into account:
adopted by a mother in accordance with the procedure established by law;
those who died or went missing while defending the USSR or while performing other military service duties, or while fulfilling the duty of a citizen of the USSR to save human life, to protect socialist property and socialist law and order, as well as those who died as a result of wounds, contusions, mutilations or illnesses received during these circumstances, or due to a work injury or occupational disease.
Mothers who have been awarded the title "Mother Heroine" are awarded the Order "Mother Heroine" and the Certificate of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.
The Order "Mother - Heroine" is worn by the recipients on the left side of the chest and, if the recipient has other orders and medals, is placed above them.
Description of the Order "Mother Heroine"
The badge of the Order "Mother - Heroine" is a golden convex five-pointed star against a background of silver rays diverging in the form of a five-pointed star, the ends of which are placed between the ends of the golden star.
The size of the order between the opposite ends of the silver star is 28 mm. The height of the order including the block is 46 mm.
As of September 18, 1975, the gold content in the order was 4.5±0.4402 g, the silver content was 11.525±0.974 g. The gold purity was 583. The total weight of the order was 17.5573±1.75 g.
The badge of the order is connected by means of an eye and a link to a figured metal plate covered with red enamel. On the plate there is a raised inscription “Mother is a heroine”. The edges of the plate and the inscription are gilded. The plate has a pin on the reverse side for attaching the order to clothing.
The title of Hero of Socialist Labor (GST) is the highest degree of distinction for merits in the field of economic, socio-cultural construction.
The title of Hero of Socialist Labor is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated labor heroism, who, through their particularly outstanding innovative activities, have made a significant contribution to increasing the efficiency of social production, contributed to the rise of the national economy, science, culture, and the growth of the power and glory of the USSR.
The title of Hero of Socialist Labor is awarded by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.
The Hero of Socialist Labor is awarded:
- the highest award of the USSR - the Order of Lenin;
- a sign of special distinction - a gold medal "Hammer and Sickle";
- Certificate of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.
The Hero of Socialist Labor for new outstanding services in the field of economic and socio-cultural construction, no less than those for which he was awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labor, is awarded the Order of Lenin and the second gold medal "Hammer and Sickle" and in commemoration of his labor exploits a bronze bust is built A hero with an appropriate inscription, installed in his homeland, which is recorded in the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on the award.
The Hero of Socialist Labor, awarded two gold medals "Hammer and Sickle", for new outstanding achievements in the field of economic and socio-cultural construction, no less significant in its significance than the previous ones, can again be awarded the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star medal.
When a Hero of Socialist Labor is awarded the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star medal, he is presented with a certificate of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR simultaneously with the order and medal.
If the Hero of Socialist Labor is awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union, then in commemoration of his labor and heroic deeds, a bronze bust of the Hero with the appropriate inscription is built, installed in his homeland, which is recorded in the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on conferring the title of Hero of the Soviet Union .
Heroes of Socialist Labor enjoy benefits established by law.
The gold medal "Hammer and Sickle" of the Hero of Socialist Labor is worn on the left side of the chest above the orders and medals of the USSR.
Deprivation of the title of Hero of Socialist Labor can only be carried out by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.
Description of the gold medal "Hammer and Sickle"
The Hammer and Sickle gold medal is a five-pointed star with smooth dihedral rays on the front side. In the center of the medal are a relief hammer and sickle. The distance from the center of the star to the top of the beam is 15 mm. The diameter of the circumscribed circle of the star is 33.5 mm. The size of the sickle and hammer from the handle to the top point is 14 and 13 mm, respectively.
The reverse side of the medal has a smooth surface and is limited along the contour by a protruding thin rim. On the reverse side in the center of the medal there is an inscription in raised letters “Hero of Socialist Labor”. The size of the letters in the words “Hero” and “Labor” is 2 by 1 mm, in the word “Socialist” - 1.5 by 0.75 mm. In the upper beam is the medal number 1 mm high.
The medal, using an eyelet and a ring, is connected to a gilded metal block, which is a rectangular plate 15 mm high and 19.5 mm wide, with frames in the upper and lower parts. There are slits along the base of the block; its inner part is covered with a red silk moiré ribbon 20 mm wide. The block has a threaded pin with a nut on the reverse side for attaching the medal to clothing.
The medal is made of 950 gold. The medal block is made of silver. As of September 18, 1975, the gold content in the medal was 14.583 ± 0.903 g, the silver content was 12.03 ± 0.927 g. The weight of the medal without the block was 15.25 g. The total weight of the medal was 28.014 ± 1.5 g.
Hero of Socialist Labor- an honorary title in the USSR from 1938 to 1991, the highest degree of distinction for work.
Z The title of Hero of Socialist Labor and the Regulations on the title were established by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of December 27, 1938 “On the establishment of the highest degree of distinction - the title of Hero of Socialist Labor.” Previously, there was the title of Hero of Labor.
The text of the Regulations stated that “the title of Hero of Socialist Labor is awarded to individuals who, through their particularly outstanding innovative activities in the field of industry, agriculture, transport, trade, scientific discoveries and technical inventions, have shown exceptional services to the Soviet state, contributed to the rise of the national economy, science, culture , the growth of the power and glory of the USSR." According to the Regulations, the Hero of Socialist Labor was awarded the Order of Lenin and a certificate of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.
Later, by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of May 22, 1940 “On additional insignia for Heroes of Socialist Labor,” a special insignia was established for Heroes of Socialist Labor - the gold medal “Hammer and Sickle.”
Initially, there was no provision for awarding the Hero of Socialist Labor a second gold medal for a new labor feat. In the Decree of the Presidium of the USSR Armed Forces of March 3, 1949, for the first time, the possibility of awarding Heroes of Socialist Labor - leading agricultural workers - the second gold medal “Hammer and Sickle” was established. This Decree provided that in honor of the merits of the Twice Heroes, bronze busts were erected in their homeland. However, Heroes of Socialist Labor who worked in other areas of the national economy were also awarded second gold medals.
The Order of Lenin was initially awarded no more than once, only at the first award.
Later, the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, by Decree of September 6, 1967, established a number of benefits for Heroes of Socialist Labor, Heroes of the Soviet Union and holders of all three degrees of the Order of Glory. The list of benefits was expanded for the 30th anniversary of the Victory by the Decree of April 30, 1975 and is still in effect today, confirmed by the legislation of the Russian Federation, although the title of Hero of Socialist Labor has been abolished.
In 1973, the Decree of May 14 approved the Regulations on the title of Hero of Socialist Labor in a new edition. The regulations determined that “the title of Hero of Socialist Labor is the highest degree of distinction for merits in the field of economic and socio-cultural construction” and “is awarded to individuals who have shown labor heroism, through their particularly outstanding work activities have made a significant contribution to increasing the efficiency of social production, contributed to the rise national economy, science, culture, the growth of the power and glory of the USSR.” The regulation introduced the procedure for presenting the Order of Lenin with each award of the Hammer and Sickle medal. The regulation also established that if a Hero of Socialist Labor is also a Hero of the Soviet Union, then a bronze bust is also erected in his homeland, as if he were twice a Hero of Socialist Labor. In addition, the Regulations approved the list of benefits for Heroes established earlier.
By the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR of August 22, 1988 “On improving the procedure for awarding state awards of the USSR,” the repeated awarding of the Hammer and Sickle medal was discontinued. Bronze busts may be erected for Heroes of the Soviet Union, who are also Heroes of Socialist Labor, at the request of state bodies and public organizations. Bronze busts are not installed during the life of the Heroes.
Three years later, in 1991, this title was abolished along with the USSR award system.
In total, 20,605 people were awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labor, including 205 times twice and 16 times three times. 16 people received this high title posthumously. 95 people were deprived of the title of Hero of Socialist Labor.
This high government award was awarded to 76 workers, collective farmers, heads of enterprises and collective farms, party and Soviet workers of the Kursk region.
The Hammer and Sickle medal is a sign of special distinction in the USSR, which was awarded to Hero of Socialist Labor simultaneously with the highest award of the USSR - the Order of Lenin and a diploma from the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. The award was established on May 22, 1940 by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR.
The “Hammer and Sickle” medal was made of 950-carat gold in the shape of a five-pointed star with smooth dihedral rays on the obverse. In its central part there are a relief sickle and hammer. The distance from the center of the star to the top of the beam is 15 mm, and the diameter of the circumscribed circle of the star is 33.5 mm. The size of the sickle and hammer from the handle to the top point is 14 and 13 mm, respectively.
The reverse of the award has a smooth surface and is bordered along the contour by a protruding thin rim. In the center of the medal in raised letters is written: “Hero of Socialist Labor.” The size of the letters in the words “Hero” and “Labor” is 2 x 1 millimeter, and in the word “Socialist” - 1.5 x 0.75 mm. The height of the medal number located in the upper beam is 1 mm.
The medal, using an eyelet and a ring, is connected to a gilded metal block, which is made in the form of a rectangular plate, with frames in the upper and lower parts. Its height is 15 mm and its width is 19.5. There are slits along the base of the block, and its inside is covered with a red silk moire ribbon. On the reverse side of the block there is a threaded pin with a nut for attaching the award to clothing.
The title of Hero of Socialist Labor as the highest degree of labor distinction
It was established by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on December 27, 1938. The title of Hero of Socialist Labor was awarded by the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR to individuals who showed labor heroism, made a significant contribution through their particularly outstanding innovative activities to increasing the efficiency of social production and contributed to the rise of the national economy, science, culture, the growth of power and glory of the Soviet Union.
On May 14, 1973, by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, the Regulations on the title of Hero of Socialist Labor in a new edition were approved. The charter of the medal planned for the possibility of re-presentation - for new outstanding achievements in the field of economic and socio-cultural construction, no less than those for which the recipient had already been awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labor. Such a gentleman was awarded the Order of Lenin and the second Hammer and Sickle medal, and in commemoration of his labor exploits, a bronze bust with an appropriate inscription was built in the hero’s homeland, which was recorded in the decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on the award.
The Hero of Socialist Labor, who already has two gold medals “Hammer and Sickle”, can again be awarded the “Gold Star” medal for new outstanding achievements in the field of economic and socio-cultural construction, which are no less significant in significance than the previous ones.
The title of Hero of Socialist Labor was not awarded to foreign citizens.
On May 14, 1973, the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR lifted the restriction that had existed since 1940 to re-award the Hammer and Sickle medal no more than three times. However, no one became a four-time Hero of Socialist Labor.
The award was established on May 22, 1940 as the highest degree of distinction for citizens awarded the title Hero of Socialist Labor.
On December 27, 1938, by Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR, “the highest degree of distinction in the field of economic and cultural construction” was established - the title of Hero of Socialist Labor. Initially, along with the title of hero, the Order of Lenin was awarded. But later the question arose: how to distinguish the Heroes of Socialist Labor from other holders of the Order of Lenin? In this regard, in 1940, by the Decree “On additional insignia for Heroes of Socialist Labor,” the Hammer and Sickle gold medal was established.
The title of Hero of Socialist Labor is the highest degree of distinction for merits in the field of economic and socio-cultural construction.
The title of Hero of Socialist Labor is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated labor heroism, who, through their particularly outstanding innovative activities, have made a significant contribution to increasing the efficiency of social production, contributed to the rise of the national economy, science, culture, and the growth of the power and glory of the USSR.
For new outstanding achievements in the field of economic and socio-cultural construction, those awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labor could be awarded the Order of Lenin and a second gold medal, Hammer and Sickle. In commemoration of his labor exploits, a bronze bust of the Hero with an appropriate inscription is constructed and installed in his homeland, which is recorded in the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR on the award.
Hammer and sickle medal price
Today prices for the Hammer and Sickle medal start from:
1940 wide block quantity ≈45 pcs. - 650,000 rub.
1943 3-digit number quantity ≈955 pcs. - 220,000 rub.
4-digit number quantity ≈9000 pcs. - 140,000 rub.
5-digit number quantity ≈11000 pcs. - 124,000 rub.
duplicate quantity ≈? PC. - 260,000 rub.
repeated awarding quantity ≈200 pcs. - 980,000 rub.
Price updated as of 03/21/2019
Description of other USSR awards: Medal For Labor Valor, an award for selfless labor activity and the valor demonstrated at the same time, and a medal for excellence in protecting the state border of the USSR.
Medal Hammer and Sickle in the USSR award system
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Recipients of the Hammer and Sickle Medal of the Hero of Socialist Labor
JV Stalin became the first Hero of Socialist Labor in 1939. The title was awarded by decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR in connection with its sixtieth anniversary. The second Hero of Socialist Labor was the outstanding designer of small arms V. A. Degtyarev. He headed the country's first design bureau for the development of small arms.
Heroes of Socialist Labor were awarded the Order of Lenin, the Hammer and Sickle medal and a certificate of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR. Three gold medals "Hammer and Sickle" were awarded to: academicians A. P. Alexandrov and M. V. Keldysh, theoretical physicists Ya. B. Zeldovich, Yu. B. Khariton and K. I. Shchelkin, the creator of nuclear energy I. V. Kurchatov, outstanding aircraft designers A. N. Tupolev and S. V. Ilyushin, as well as one of the organizers of the defense industry B. L. Vannikov.
Description of the hammer and sickle medal
Dimensions Dimensions from center to edge of beam 15 mm. Weight - 28.0 g (+/-1.5 g)
Materials 950 gold - 14.6 g (+/-0.9g), silver - 12.0 g (+/-0.9g).
Artist Pomansky S.A.
The Hammer and Sickle medal was made of gold and is a five-pointed star with smooth dihedral rays on the front side. In the center of the front side of the medal there are relief images of a hammer and sickle.
The reverse side of the medal is smooth with a relief inscription in three lines “HERO OF SOCIALIST LABOR”. The medal number is printed on the top ray.
Using an eyelet and a link, the medal is connected to a rectangular silver gilded block, which is covered with a red silk moire ribbon. The block has a pin fastening.
The golden star Hammer and Sickle is the highest degree of distinction, worn on the left side of the chest, and if there are other orders and medals, it is located above them.