Star of People's Friendship

The Star of People's Friendship (German: Stern der Völkerfreundschaft), a.k.a. Star of Nations' Friendship, was an order awarded by the German Democratic Republic (GDR).

Star of People's Friendship
Stern der Völkerfreundschaft
Grand Star of People's Friendship in Gold
Awarded by  East Germany
TypeThree class order
Awarded forExceptional merit for contributing to the "understanding and friendship between nations and preservation of peace"
StatusNo longer awarded
Statistics
Established20 August 1959
Precedence
Next (higher)Hero of Labour
Next (lower)Patriotic Order of Merit

Grand Star ribbon bar

Gold Star ribbon bar

Silver Star ribbon bar

Established 20 August 1959, it was given to individuals of exceptional merit who had contributed to the "understanding and friendship between nations and preservation of peace".

The Star of People's Friendship was given in three classes:

1st Class – Grand Star of People's Friendship in Gold (German: Großer Stern der Völkerfreundschaft in Gold)
2nd Class – Star of People's Friendship in Gold (German: Stern der Völkerfreundschaft in Gold)
3rd class – Star of People's Friendship in Silver. (German: Stern der Völkerfreundschaft in Silber)

It was awarded on the recommendation of the presidency of the Council of Ministers (German: Präsidium des Ministerrates) via the chairman of the Council of State (German: Vorsitzender des Staatsrates) or in its name.

The medal was awarded with a certificate.

Recipients of the Order
  • Edgar Bronfman, Sr. receives the Star of People's Friendship from East German leader Erich Honecker in 1988.

References

Taschenlexikon Orden und Medaillen Staatliche Auszeichnungen der DDR, VEB Bibliographisches Institute, Leipzig, 1983

See also
  • Awards and decorations of East Germany
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