German Democratic Republic: Hero of Labour

Ehrentitel Held der Arbeit

Ribbon: Red, bearing a gold emblem.

Instituted: 19 April 1950.

Awarded: In recognition of contributions to the advancement of socialism in the national economy, in particular in industry, agriculture, transport, or trade; or for scientific or technical advances.

Type 1
1950-1954		 Type 1, Obverse Type 1, Reverse
Type 2
1954-1989		 Type 2, Obverse Type 2, Reverse
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