The Star of Peoples' Friendship (), Star of Nations' Friendship, was an
order
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* A socio-political or established or existing order, e.g. World order, Ancien Regime, Pax Britannica
* Categorization, the process in which ideas and objects are recognized, differentiated, and understood
...
awarded by the
German Democratic Republic
East Germany, officially known as the German Democratic Republic (GDR), was a country in Central Europe from Foundation of East Germany, its formation on 7 October 1949 until German reunification, its reunification with West Germany (FRG) on ...
(GDR).
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 Peoples' Friendship was given in three classes:
:1st Class – Grand Star of Peoples' Friendship ()
:2nd Class – Star of Peoples' Friendship in Gold ()
:3rd class – Star of Peoples' Friendship in Silver. ()
It was awarded on the recommendation of the presidency of the
Council of Ministers
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() via the chairman of the
Council of State
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() or in its name.
The medal was awarded with a certificate.
Notable recipients
See also
*
Awards and decorations of East Germany
References
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*''Taschenlexikon Orden und Medaillen Staatliche Auszeichnungen der DDR'', VEB Bibliographisches Institute, Leipzig, 1983
Orders, decorations, and medals of East Germany
Awards established in 1959
Awards disestablished in 1989
1959 establishments in East Germany
1989 disestablishments in East Germany
Peace awards