Hero of the German Democratic Republic
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Hero of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) was an honorific title awarded by the former East German state, accompanied by a certificate and medal.[2] The title was instituted by the politburo of the Socialist Unity Party on 29 October 1975 as the most prestigious award of the GDR and first awarded on 28 November 1975.[3][4] In total, it was awarded on 17 occasions to 11 recipients.
Quick Facts Hero of the German Democratic Republic Held der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik (German), Awarded by the Socialist Unity Party ...
Hero of the German Democratic Republic Held der Deutschen Demokratischen Republik (German) | |
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Awarded by the Socialist Unity Party | |
Type | State |
Established | 29 October 1975 |
Country | East Germany |
Status | Defunct |
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First induction | 28 November 1975 |
Last induction | 1987 |
Total inductees | 11 |
Precedence | |
Next (lower) | Order of Karl Marx |
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