Are "Copies" OK IF KNOWN?

[Bundtrock]

When it comes to Hero stars I only have Bulgarian and DPRK Labour ones. But I can tell you very honestly that there is nothing like holding and experiencing the real thing. The DPRK "Hero Of Labour" is a nice early numbered (<150) Soviet made piece and the quality and meaning of it expands far beyond a piece of metal.

The copies just can't offer you the same sensation as the real thing. It could be equated to non-alcoholic beer. It might look like beer, taste like beer, quench thirst like beer but you're not going to get merry no matter how much you throw down.

http://soviet-awards.com/forum/soviet-bl...abour.html

Actually awarded rather than just "made". Either to a Korean for Labour effort or a Chinese soldier for heroics on the battlefield during the Korean War. Not yet researchable but maybe one day.

I ABSOLUTELY agree, having the real thing is the total best and having a fake is NOTHING but a total compromise.

OMG, your medal IS GORGEOUS! I LOVE IT!

[medals73]

Yes, labor hero awards are one of my addictions. Here are just five that dwell with me (some in groups). There are others.

[CtahhR]

You can enjoy the DPRK Hero Of Labour knowing I paid $320 for it 2 years ago. It doesn't always cost the world to have a high end item.

When you have a good quality item for a good quality deed it really makes the difference. The Bulgarian Hero Of Socialist Labour I have was awarded as a 70th Birthday present so, to me at least, it doesn't have the same feel as a lower award which was granted for a quantifiable action.

This is very much where collecting awards and collecting items split.

[Tommy]

Ed, What the middle Hero badge on the top line?

Cheers,

Tom

[Christophe]

Tom,

This is the Hero of Labour for the DDR.

More here : http://soviet-awards.com/forum/soviet-bl...abour.html

Cheers.

Ch.

[Tommy]

Thanks!

I like it, a little masonic.

Tom

[Christophe]

Just the seal of the DDR

Ch.

[Tommy]

I guess that just shows i need to pay a little more attention to the DDR stuff

[Bundtrock]

You can enjoy the DPRK Hero Of Labour knowing I paid $320 for it 2 years ago. It doesn't always cost the world to have a high end item.

When you have a good quality item for a good quality deed it really makes the difference. The Bulgarian Hero Of Socialist Labour I have was awarded as a 70th Birthday present so, to me at least, it doesn't have the same feel as a lower award which was granted for a quantifiable action.

This is very much where collecting awards and collecting items split.

THAT IS FANTASTIC!

THANK YOU!

[Bundtrock]

You guys are REALLY GIVING ME HOPE!

I CAN afford some of these!