Star of Peoples' Friendship

Star of Peoples' Friendship
Stern der Völkerfreundschaft
Grand Star of Peoples' Friendship
TypeThree-class order
Awarded forExceptional merit for contributing to the "understanding and friendship between nations and preservation of peace"
Presented by East Germany
StatusNo longer awarded
Established20 August 1959

Grand Star ribbon bar

Gold Star ribbon bar

Silver Star ribbon bar
Precedence
Next (higher)Hero of Labour
Next (lower)Patriotic Order of Merit
Grand Star, Star in Gold, Star in Silver

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).

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.