Romania, Republic. An Order Of The Star Of The People’s Republic, I Class, C.1950 Auction Private (Driver) Norman John Astley

Private (Driver) Norman John Astley was discharged at Headquarters 1 Australian Corps in Sydney

surrounding a central raised eagle’s head

the reverse depicting the coat of arms of Hamburg

home of his parents

Accompanied by a Card Entitled ""The Royal Victorian Order""

Romania, Republic. An Order Of The Star Of The People’s Republic, I Class, C.1950 Auction Private (Driver) Norman John Astley(Ordinul Steaua Republicii Populare Romne). Instituted January 1948. Type I. Composed of silver gilt, a five point red enamel star with a blue enamel border, superimposed on a five point star consisting of clusters of five smooth rays, the obverse center presenting the inscription 30 DECEMBRIE 1947 surrounded in a silver gilt wreath, the reverse bears a single pin suspension with two rivets, measures 69. 12mm (w) x 66. 42mm (h), weighs 54. 3 grams,