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The Star of People's Friendship (german: Stern der Völkerfreundschaft), Star of Nations' Friendship, was an
order
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awarded by the
German Democratic Republic
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(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 People's Friendship was given in three classes:
:1st Class – Grand Star of People's Friendship (german: Großer Stern der Völkerfreundschaft)
: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.
Notable recipients
See also
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Awards and decorations of East Germany
Following the 1949 establishment of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) the new state prohibited the wearing of all pre-1945 German decorations and created a new system of awards inspired in part by those of the USSR.
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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