Dimitrov Prize
The Dimitrov Prize (depending on the new German spelling also the Dimitrov Prize ; Bulgarian : Димитровска награда ) was founded on May 25, 1949 by the Presidium of the Grand National Assembly of the People's Republic of Bulgaria and named after the then head of state Georgi Dimitrov . During the time of the Socialist People's Republic, this prize was the highest honor for achievements in the fields of science, culture and technology; it was awarded until 1990.
Classes
Until 1960, the prize was awarded in three classes, then only in the highest class:
- 1st class in gold
- 2nd class in silver
- 3rd grade in bronze
Appearance
The medal has a diameter of 26 mm and shows a side relief of Dimitrov, on the right edge there is a branch of wheat on the back of the head. In the 3rd class, the head relief is raised in silver. In the reverse there is the three-line inscription "Лауреат На Димитровска Награда" ("Winner of the Dimitrov Prize").
Carrying method
The medal is worn on a dark red ribbon that is clamped in a metal frame. In the 2nd grade the band is medium red with white percussion.
2nd Class
3rd grade
Awards
From the first award in 1950 to its abolition in 1990, 1,288 people were honored.
literature
- Todor Petrov: Bulgarian Orders and Medals 1878–2005. Military Publishing House Ltd., Sofia 2005, ISBN 954-509-317-X , pp. 199-200.