Distinguished service decoration
Order of Tudor Vladimirescu
A communist-era decoration awarded to officers for political loyalty and military defense achievements.
Romania Established 1966 All servicesPrecedence: High-ranking military and political order of the Socialist Republic of Romania
Medals & Awards
Awarded For
Awarded for exceptional contributions to the establishment of the social system and defense of the homeland.
Eligibility
Senior military officers, government leaders, and political figures of the Socialist Republic.
Branch
All services
Precedence
High-ranking military and political order of the Socialist Republic of Romania
History
The Communist government of Romania created the Order of Tudor Vladimirescu in June 1966. It was named after a 19th-century hero who led a revolt against foreign oppressors, whom the party viewed as a symbol of people's freedom.
The medal had five classes and was awarded to high-ranking army officers, police chiefs, and politicians who strengthened national defense. When the communist dictatorship was overthrown during the Romanian Revolution of 1989, the medal was permanently canceled and replaced by traditional honors.
