The Star of Peoples' Friendship (German: Stern der Völkerfreundschaft), a.k.a. Star of Nations' Friendship, was an order awarded by the German Democratic Republic (GDR).
| Star of Peoples' Friendship Stern der Völkerfreundschaft | |
|---|---|
 Grand Star of Peoples' Friendship | |
| Type | Three-class order |
| Awarded for | Exceptional merit for contributing to the "understanding and friendship between nations and preservation of peace" |
| Presented by |  East Germany |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Established | 20 August 1959 |
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| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Hero of Labour |
| Next (lower) | Patriotic Order of Merit |
Established 20 August 1959, it was given to individuals of exceptional merit who had contributed to the "understanding and friendship between nations and preservation of peace".
The Star of Peoples' Friendship was given in three classes:
- 1st Class – Grand Star of Peoples' Friendship (German: Großer Stern der Völkerfreundschaft)
- 2nd Class – Star of Peoples' Friendship in Gold (German: Stern der Völkerfreundschaft in Gold)
- 3rd class – Star of Peoples' Friendship in Silver. (German: Stern der Völkerfreundschaft in Silber)
It was awarded on the recommendation of the presidency of the Council of Ministers (German: Präsidium des Ministerrates) via the chairman of the Council of State (German: Vorsitzender des Staatsrates) or in its name.
The medal was awarded with a certificate.
Notable recipients
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See also
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edit- Taschenlexikon Orden und Medaillen Staatliche Auszeichnungen der DDR, VEB Bibliographisches Institute, Leipzig, 1983