Honorary Title "Hero Of The Republic Of Cuba".

charlet · 02-15-2004, 08:27 AM

a curiosity proposed on a german auction, apparently genuine and in provenance of a general's family

star of hero of cuba, star of hero of socialist labour, both gold-plated silver

Taz · 02-15-2004, 10:05 AM

Sebastian,
Nice pics!

The Hero of Cuba "Gold Star" is a hollow, Silver Star with Gold Gilt.
Established in 1963 and Awarded only 48 times.
Two holders are Fidel Castro himself and Leonid Breschnew.

The one on offer is from General Ochoa ex Chief of Staff of Cuban Troops abroad especially in the Angola conflict.

General Ochoa was executed in 1992 as a Drug Dealer!

Eddie.

Christophe · 02-15-2004, 10:16 AM

Here is the resolution awarding this title to General Ochoa (01.01.84) :

"Resolution No 251

Resolution No 251 issued by the Cuban Council of State on 1 January 1984,
read by Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, first secretary of the party
Central Committee and president of the Councils of State and Ministers at
the former municipal town hall in Santiago de Cuba.
recorded]

"The Council of State of the Republic of Cuba, by the powers vested
in it, and at the request of its president, has approved the following
Resolution No 251:

1. To grant the honorary title of Hero of the Republic of Cuba and the
Order of Maximo Gomez to Division General Arnaldo Ochoa Sanchez in
recognition of his extraordinary merits in the insurrectional struggle
against the tyranny and the imperialist neocolonial domination, the
struggle for the consolidation and defense of the socialist state, and the
accomplishment of heroic internationalist missions.

Of humble peasant origin, Comrade Ochoa Sanchez, as a teenager rebelled
against the tyranny in the Cauto plains early in 1958. Later, he joined the
Sierra Maestra's first front where he participated in several combats.

Because of his great qualities as a guerrilla, Ochoa Sanchez was chosen to
form part of the Antonio Maceo Column headed by Camilo Cienfuegos. He
participated in the heroic invasion as far as the country's central region.
The liberation struggle ended while he was in that region at the time when
he was a captain in the rebel army.

Loyal to his insurrectional struggle on behalf of our people's most
legitimate interests -- their liberation, sovereignty, and independence --
Comrade Ochoa Sanchez has been involved in a hard, growing, and
praiseworthy effort to organize and strengthen the Revolutionary Armed
Forces where he was held various positions. In adverse and difficult
conditions, Comrade Ochoa Sanchez has carried out several internationalist
missions with a particular spirit of sacrifice. He has thus shown his
ideological firmness, courage, and talent at the service of the cause of
national liberation and socialism.

These missions include the brilliant performance as commander of the Cuban
troops in Ethiopia which backed the resistance and the heroic battle of the
Ethiopian Armed Forces and masses against foreign intervention."

Ch.

new world · 02-15-2004, 10:25 AM

Wow! Sush beauties!

What's the opening bid for these Stars on the auction?

William

Taz · 02-15-2004, 10:37 AM

William,

"Gold Star" €1,500
"Labour Star" € 600

General Espinosa was awarded the medal of Hero of the Republic of Cuba in 1989. His participation in the difficult campaign in Angola probably won him that medal. In December 1989, Espinosa was one of the first to receive the military medal "Por la Victoria Cuba-Angola," awarded to all veterans of the war.

Eddie

charlet · 06-11-2006, 12:34 PM

for sale in Hamburg this month: belonged to the cosmonaut Tamajo, starting price 1800 euros.

Nota Bene · 06-11-2006, 08:11 PM

Sebastien,

Do you mean there are two of them currently on sale? I've never seen one before, and suddenly there are two of them, hmmm.... BTW, they seem to be slightly different, or it is my imagination?

Alexei

charlet · 06-12-2006, 03:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nota Bene

Sebastien,

Do you mean there are two of them currently on sale? I've never seen one before, and suddenly there are two of them, hmmm.... BTW, they seem to be slightly different, or it is my imagination?

Alexei

well, my first picture comes from the same auctionner in Hamburg, but is february 2004 old...2 pieces in 2 years is not so dishonnest...

otherwise, are you speaking about the suspension device?

Nota Bene · 06-12-2006, 07:09 PM

Sebastien,

I am OK with the pins, but the star looks a little different.

Alexei

otherwise, are you speaking about the suspension device?[/QUOTE]

Taz · 08-07-2006, 01:18 PM

Ramiro Valdés Menéndez
Guillermo García Frías
José Ramón Fernández Álvarez
Sergio del Valle Jiménez
Pedro Miret Prieto
Julio Casas Regueiro
Joaquín Quintas Solá
Efigenio Ameijeiras Delgado
Antonio Enrique Lussón Batlle
Samuel Rodiles Planas
Raúl Menéndez Tomassevich
Ochoa Sanchez
Fidel Castro
Raul Castro
Leonid Breschnev
Arnaldo Tamayo Méndez
Gerardo Hernández Nordelo
Ramón Labañino Salazar
Fernando González Llort
René González Sehwerert
Antonio Guerrero Rodríguez

Eddie.

02-15-2004, 10:05 AM	#2
Taz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Herford, Germany Age: 65 Posts: 2,152	Cuban "Gold Star" Sebastian, Nice pics! The Hero of Cuba "Gold Star" is a hollow, Silver Star with Gold Gilt. Established in 1963 and Awarded only 48 times. Two holders are Fidel Castro himself and Leonid Breschnew. The one on offer is from General Ochoa ex Chief of Staff of Cuban Troops abroad especially in the Angola conflict. General Ochoa was executed in 1992 as a Drug Dealer! Eddie. __________________ Everybody's equal, But some more than others! "Those who come to us with the sword - will be killed by the sword" - Alexander Nevski

02-15-2004, 10:37 AM	#5
Taz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Herford, Germany Age: 65 Posts: 2,152	William, "Gold Star" €1,500 "Labour Star" € 600 General Espinosa was awarded the medal of Hero of the Republic of Cuba in 1989. His participation in the difficult campaign in Angola probably won him that medal. In December 1989, Espinosa was one of the first to receive the military medal "Por la Victoria Cuba-Angola," awarded to all veterans of the war. Eddie __________________ Everybody's equal, But some more than others! "Those who come to us with the sword - will be killed by the sword" - Alexander Nevski

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02-15-2004, 10:16 AM	#3
Christophe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Paris - Berlin Age: 61 Posts: 1,208	Here is the resolution awarding this title to General Ochoa (01.01.84) : "Resolution No 251 Resolution No 251 issued by the Cuban Council of State on 1 January 1984, read by Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, first secretary of the party Central Committee and president of the Councils of State and Ministers at the former municipal town hall in Santiago de Cuba. recorded] "The Council of State of the Republic of Cuba, by the powers vested in it, and at the request of its president, has approved the following Resolution No 251: 1. To grant the honorary title of Hero of the Republic of Cuba and the Order of Maximo Gomez to Division General Arnaldo Ochoa Sanchez in recognition of his extraordinary merits in the insurrectional struggle against the tyranny and the imperialist neocolonial domination, the struggle for the consolidation and defense of the socialist state, and the accomplishment of heroic internationalist missions. Of humble peasant origin, Comrade Ochoa Sanchez, as a teenager rebelled against the tyranny in the Cauto plains early in 1958. Later, he joined the Sierra Maestra's first front where he participated in several combats. Because of his great qualities as a guerrilla, Ochoa Sanchez was chosen to form part of the Antonio Maceo Column headed by Camilo Cienfuegos. He participated in the heroic invasion as far as the country's central region. The liberation struggle ended while he was in that region at the time when he was a captain in the rebel army. Loyal to his insurrectional struggle on behalf of our people's most legitimate interests -- their liberation, sovereignty, and independence -- Comrade Ochoa Sanchez has been involved in a hard, growing, and praiseworthy effort to organize and strengthen the Revolutionary Armed Forces where he was held various positions. In adverse and difficult conditions, Comrade Ochoa Sanchez has carried out several internationalist missions with a particular spirit of sacrifice. He has thus shown his ideological firmness, courage, and talent at the service of the cause of national liberation and socialism. These missions include the brilliant performance as commander of the Cuban troops in Ethiopia which backed the resistance and the heroic battle of the Ethiopian Armed Forces and masses against foreign intervention." Ch.

02-15-2004, 10:25 AM	#4
new world Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NYC, USA Posts: 1,086	Wow! Sush beauties! What's the opening bid for these Stars on the auction? William

06-11-2006, 08:11 PM	#7
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Sebastien, Do you mean there are two of them currently on sale? I've never seen one before, and suddenly there are two of them, hmmm.... BTW, they seem to be slightly different, or it is my imagination? Alexei

06-12-2006, 07:09 PM	#9
Nota Bene Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: New York USA Posts: 2,296	Sebastien, I am OK with the pins, but the star looks a little different. Alexei otherwise, are you speaking about the suspension device?[/QUOTE]

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