Gold Star "Hero Of Ukraine".

[Christophe]

For comparison, here is the order "Gold Star" of Ukraine, founded on August, 23, 1998.

Ch.

Pic : Yuri Yashnev site.

[zscout370]

Dear All,

I personally think this is a wearer's copy of the Hero of Ukraine title. While this medal is worn on the left breast, as you show in the photo, but the actual medals for the Order of the Gold Star and the Order of the State medals are worn on the right. It does not matter which grade of the title a person get's, they get this medal. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero_of_Ukraine

Zach

[desantnik]

He is wearing the first type of Ukrainian Hero star. Later, it assumed the round, more Ukrainian appearance you have posted.

[zscout370]

Though what I am showing is just a drawing, I can find examples of the medal worn in public, if you want.

Zach

[Christophe]

Zach's link has brought the answer of the reason why the Gold Star :

"In addition to the formal award, recipients of either level are given a wearer's copy for use in public. Only one design of the wearer's copy exists, being modeled after the Hero of the USSR medal with the red ribbon replaced by a blue and yellow ribbon. This medal is made out of non-precious metals and it is worn on the wearer's left-hand side above all other decorations. "

Here is now Fyodor Muravchenko, Hero of Ukraine, Designer General of Ivchenko Progress, wearing his Gold Star.

Ivchenko Progress is a State enterprise specialised in engines for helicopters and aircraft.

Ch.

[Taz]

Here is the Gold star also showing the reverse of the order.

Eddie.

[Christophe]

Eddie,

Excellent pic that seems consistent with the one I posted. :thumbsup Where did you get this ?

Cheers.

Ch.

[zscout370]

Originally Posted by Taz

Here is the Gold star also showing the reverse of the order.

Eddie.

I didn't notice this earlier, but on the obverse of the medal, a small Ukrainian trident is placed in the center of the star.