Order "For Bravery".

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This Order was instituted On 15th June 1948 by a decree of the Presidium of the Great Assembly.

It was awarded to military servicemen and citizens for their bravery and achievements, who helped for the successful actions on the battlefield in wartime. In peacetime was given for feats in guarding and security of the country. The order also was given to foreign military servicemen and citizens for their cooperation in battles.

It has a Relief of a five pointed star 46 mm in diameter, situated on two swords surrounded by laurel wreath. In the ribbon of the star there is a lion. Under the lion is the sign: "For Bravery".

Classes:
The Five pointed star on the 1st class is enamelled in red and the other elements are gold coloured. The 2nd class has silver swords and wreath and the 3rd class is 40 mm in size and without enamel.
The order is made of yellow metal.
All three classes are suspended on a pentagonal suspension with a red ribbon.

Emissions: The old emission from 1880 had 4 classes with 3 categories for officers and 4 classes for soldiers. The new version has 3 classes without a different Order for soldiers and enlisted men.
The awarding 0f this Order ceased in 1989.


Here is the Bulgarian "Bravery Order", 1st class.