The Order for 13 Centuries Of Bulgaria is a Bulgarian medal established on 16 October 1981 and awarded to Bulgarian and foreign citizens for exceptionally great services to The People’s Republic Of Bulgaria.
The award was designed by V. Starchev and M. Markov.
The Order of Military Valor And Merit is a Bulgarian medal established on 28 May 1974 and awarded to Military personnel, Workers of the Ministry Of Defence and reservists for long distinguished and honorable service or for merit in the strengthening of the power of armed forces and national security or for merit in combat training.
The award was designed by B. Kozarev and M. Markov.
Time Period: Post-WW2
The Order Of Civil Valor And Merit is a Bulgarian medal established on 4 August 1966 and awarded to Bulgarian and foreign citizens for courage in lifesaving/protection of state property or in crime-fighting.
The award was designed by V. Starchev and K. Damyanov.
The Order of The Balkan Mountains is a Bulgarian medal established on 4 August 1966 and awarded to statesmen, ministers, diplomats, civil servants, and foreign citizens for the establishment and strengthening of friendly international relations with The People’s Republic Of Bulgaria.
If awarded for Military relationships the award was presented with swords. Designed by V. Starchev and K. Damjanov.
The Order Of The Rose is a Bulgarian medal established on 4 August 1966 by Decree No. 606 of the Presidium of the National Assembly of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria. It’s awarded to female foreigners for merit in establishing friendly international relationships with The People’s Republic Of Bulgaria.
The Order was designed by Dechko Uzunov, and the insignia are made at the State Mint in Sofia. Oval in shape, it measures 40.5 mm in diameter. In the center is a gilded embossed rose form. The rays are gold for the first degree and silver for the second degree. The plate is mounted on a rosette consisting of 10 bundles of rays, each of which is formed by three beams. The silver order differs from the gold only in that with the exception of the rose, which is gilded, is silver.
The Order Of Maternal Glory is a Bulgarian medal established on 13 December 1950 and awarded to Bulgarian mothers for raising numerous children.
Three variations of this award exist: One on a ribbon which is numbered, latterly one on a ribbon which is unnumbered and then finally one on a metal suspension.
Classes:
The Order Of Cyril And Methodius is a Bulgarian medal established on 13 December 1950 and awarded to Bulgarian and foreign citizens and organizations for merit in sciences, culture and information.
There are two variations of this award, originally one which is numbered and then issued later, one which is unnumbered. The medal was designed by P. Doychinov and O. Odabashja.
The award exists in three classes:
The Order Of The Red Banner of Labor is a Bulgarian medal awarded to Bulgarian and Foreign civilians and associations for success in the development of the national economy or the state or public/scientific/cultural services of the country.
There are five variations of this award:
The Order Of The Red Banner is a Bulgarian medal awarded to Bulgarian and Allied military personnel for distinction in battle or for merit in the strengthening of power and structure of the Bulgarian People’s Army.
It was established on 13 December 1950.
There are two variations of this award, originally one which is numbered and then issued later, one which is unnumbered. Designed by O. Odabashyan.
