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Order "13 Centuries Of Bulgaria". - CtahhR - 08-21-2012
Here is the Order "13 Centuries Of Bulgaria" (Орден „13 Века България") which was founded 16th October 1981 to award people for outstanding contribution to the nation. Around 110 were awarded during the last decade of the People's Republic.
Firstly we have the star. A body made out of solid silver with a pin back and mint mark on the clasp.
Order "13 Centuries Of Bulgaria". - CtahhR - 08-21-2012
Here is how #15 was constructed.
Order "13 Centuries Of Bulgaria". - CtahhR - 08-21-2012
Here is the Order which hangs from the sash by the waist (which is removed for storage).
Order "13 Centuries Of Bulgaria". - CtahhR - 08-21-2012
Here is the miniature.
Order "13 Centuries Of Bulgaria". - CtahhR - 08-21-2012
Here is the set together with a Hero Star for a size comparison.
Order "13 Centuries Of Bulgaria". - GabrielMk3 - 08-21-2012
Thank you very much for uploading such a collection of these underestimated awards, which certainly should get A LOT more attention! :thumbsup