Order of the Hero of Socialist Labour


Order of the Hero of Socialist Labour was the fourth highest state decoration awarded in Yugoslavia. It was awarded to Yugoslav citizens, companies and sports teams for outstanding achievements in their professional work. The order was awarded a total of 121 times until 1987. After the dissolution of SFR Yugoslavia the decoration was discontinued.
Along with the order, the recipient was awarded the title of Hero of Socialist Labour.

History

The Order of the Hero of Socialist Labour was formally established on 8 December 1948 as the Yugoslav equivalent to the Soviet title of Hero of Socialist Labour. The order was officially bestowed by the President of Yugoslavia.
First recipient of the order was Moša Pijade, in 1949. Only two people were awarded the order twice - Edvard Kardelj and Đuro Pucar. Five women received the award - Spasenija Cana Babović, Anka Berus, Lidija Šentjurc, Vida Tomšič and Ida Sabo. The only foreigner who received the award was President of Romania and General Secretary of the Romanian Communist Party, Nicolae Ceaușescu, who received the award in January 1978.

Recipients

The Order was awarded a total of 121 times until 1987. Some of the notable recipients are: