Order "People's Republic of Bulgaria"
The order "People's Republic of Bulgaria" ( Bulgarian Орден "Народна Република България" / order "Narodna Republika Balgarija") was founded on June 18, 1947 by a decree commemorating the proclamation of the People's Republic and was able to offer both domestic and foreigners the defense of freedom as well as the creation of the country's independence. In wartime it was also intended for officers and commanders of the People's Army who had excelled in leading the troops and planning military operations.
stages
The award consists of three stages
- I. stage
- II stage
- III. step
Appearance
The award is an oval bundle of 30 rays with a size of 44 × 42 mm. Overlying the coat of arms of the country . The first stage is gold-plated and the second stage is silver-plated . The III. The only difference between the stage is its size (40 × 38 mm).
Carrying method
The award is carried on a white ribbon with red and green stripes.
Awards
The first bearer of the highest level was Georgi Dimitrov . By the time it was discontinued in 1991, the award had been presented 19,117 times.
literature
- Todor Petrov: Bulgarian Orders and Medals 1878–2005. Military Publishing House Ltd., Sofia 2005, ISBN 954-509-317-X , pp. 215-216.
- Paul Ohm Hieronymussen: Handbook of European Orders in Color. Universitas Verlag, Berlin 1966, p. 158.