Romania Order "August 23" I Class 1959

vgAE 55 mm.; Enameled; with diamonds; several stones are missing; original name: Ordinul «23 August»; The Order of August 23 was established by Decree No. 398 of June 3, 1959 as a reward for merit in the August Uprising of 1944. Later, the order was awarded to military and civilians, Romanians and foreigners for services to science or politics, for military instruction, organization and management, for bravery in the struggle, and for services to the working class. The award was carried out by order of the State Council.