<![CDATA[The Soviet Military Awards Page Forum - Bulgarian Titles And Prizes]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:29:15 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Title "Master Of Sport".]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Title-Master-Of-Sport Mon, 22 Jan 2018 19:08:31 +0000 CtahhR]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Title-Master-Of-Sport The title was created in emulation of the Soviet award in the early 1950's, whilst sports were still under the control of the Supreme Committee For Physical Culture And Sport Under The Ministerial Soviet.
Control over sport was slowly devolved to become the "Bulgarian Union For Physical Culture And Sport" on 18th January 1958 and this title continued to be awarded.

Later Types and Variations of this award are not hung by a suspension.

The original leatherette wallet is interesting. An active athlete would obviously not want this piece of metal bouncing all over their chest whilst in action.

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Control over sport was slowly devolved to become the "Bulgarian Union For Physical Culture And Sport" on 18th January 1958 and this title continued to be awarded.

Later Types and Variations of this award are not hung by a suspension.

The original leatherette wallet is interesting. An active athlete would obviously not want this piece of metal bouncing all over their chest whilst in action.

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The Water Rescue Service continues to offer courses - Водно спасяване - Български Червен кръст.

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The Water Rescue Service continues to offer courses - Водно спасяване - Български Червен кръст.

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Awarded by the Central Committee Of The Trade Union Of Miners, Metallurgists, Energy Workers And Geologists on 17th May 1979 and stating that the recipient's name has been placed in the "Book Of Labour Glory". The highest honour of the Trade Union.

As many will now know Bulgarian awards are now researchable so here is more information on Nikifor Iliev Dimitrov.

Born 6th July 1922 in the village of Mala Fucha, Kjust Okrut."Meritorious Minor". Member BCP since 1954. Coming from a poor peasant family. Orphaned at the age of 12 and to earn a living became an agricultural labourer, from the age of 17 years old joined the mine "Pirin". Participant in both phases of the Patriotic War (1944-1945) as a signalman and reached the front in Hungary and Austria. After victory returned to the mining profession, elected as head of the brigade in the mine "Bobov Dol". His Brigade specialised in the most labour intensive work below ground, working in emergency situations, where the face had failed and had to be restored to normal production of coal. The Brigade of N. Iliev (Dimitrov) participate in the rescue operations of extracting trapped miners. For active production, public-political activity and for devotion over 30 years of work underground with Ukaz #1380 of 26th August 1970 N. Iliev was awarded with the Title "Hero Of Socialist Labour". Elected as a delegate of X congress of the BCP (1971). Now a pensioner. Holder of the Order "Red Banner Of Labour" (1964) and Title "Meritorious Minor" (1967).


Labour Glory indeed!

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Awarded by the Central Committee Of The Trade Union Of Miners, Metallurgists, Energy Workers And Geologists on 17th May 1979 and stating that the recipient's name has been placed in the "Book Of Labour Glory". The highest honour of the Trade Union.

As many will now know Bulgarian awards are now researchable so here is more information on Nikifor Iliev Dimitrov.

Born 6th July 1922 in the village of Mala Fucha, Kjust Okrut."Meritorious Minor". Member BCP since 1954. Coming from a poor peasant family. Orphaned at the age of 12 and to earn a living became an agricultural labourer, from the age of 17 years old joined the mine "Pirin". Participant in both phases of the Patriotic War (1944-1945) as a signalman and reached the front in Hungary and Austria. After victory returned to the mining profession, elected as head of the brigade in the mine "Bobov Dol". His Brigade specialised in the most labour intensive work below ground, working in emergency situations, where the face had failed and had to be restored to normal production of coal. The Brigade of N. Iliev (Dimitrov) participate in the rescue operations of extracting trapped miners. For active production, public-political activity and for devotion over 30 years of work underground with Ukaz #1380 of 26th August 1970 N. Iliev was awarded with the Title "Hero Of Socialist Labour". Elected as a delegate of X congress of the BCP (1971). Now a pensioner. Holder of the Order "Red Banner Of Labour" (1964) and Title "Meritorious Minor" (1967).


Labour Glory indeed!

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.jpg   img749.jpg (Size: 119.74 KB / Downloads: 9) ]]> <![CDATA[Title "Excellent In The Ministry Of National Defence".]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Title-Excellent-In-The-Ministry-Of-National-Defence Wed, 29 Jan 2014 13:09:36 +0000 CtahhR]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Title-Excellent-In-The-Ministry-Of-National-Defence
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.jpg   100_5719.jpg (Size: 70.84 KB / Downloads: 4) ]]> <![CDATA[Title "Excellent In The Ministry Of Communications".]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Title-Excellent-In-The-Ministry-Of-Communications Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:38:19 +0000 CtahhR]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Title-Excellent-In-The-Ministry-Of-Communications This is a variation of the Title, There is another variation in the collection as part of a documented group that will be posted in a group thread.

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Here is the matching document to Olga Lozanova dating from 26th July 1965 with all four signatures being hand applied.

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Here is the matching document to Olga Lozanova dating from 26th July 1965 with all four signatures being hand applied.

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This is the Badge of the 8th and 9th National Assemblies from 1981-1990. The number of representatives during this period was 400 for each assembly (to which there was little change).

There will be more on this particular item later.

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This is the Badge of the 8th and 9th National Assemblies from 1981-1990. The number of representatives during this period was 400 for each assembly (to which there was little change).

There will be more on this particular item later.

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A very rarely awarded (count on fingers and toes) Title that is considerably heavier and integral than these pictures indicate.

It is interesting to note the flag flying over the train as it is not the flag of Bulgaria (although there may have been some wishful thinking).

This particular piece from the collection is heading almost directly for public display at a British National museum.

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A very rarely awarded (count on fingers and toes) Title that is considerably heavier and integral than these pictures indicate.

It is interesting to note the flag flying over the train as it is not the flag of Bulgaria (although there may have been some wishful thinking).

This particular piece from the collection is heading almost directly for public display at a British National museum.

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(will post details about it tomorrow)

new world Wrote:Copies exist, but of such low quality that I don't see them as a threat.

William
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(will post details about it tomorrow)

new world Wrote:Copies exist, but of such low quality that I don't see them as a threat.

William
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Awarded to: People from all branches of the state - economy, science, education, techniques, arts, culture, and healthcare.

Form: The badge of the title is round in shape, and made of white metal. In the middle of the badge there is a torch. Two laurel twigs and a starlet above surround the torch. On the bottom of the Medal is written, "HONOURED". The title has the Bulgarian Flag imposed on a five -sided metal suspension device.

Awarded: 4,000 people.

Emission closed: November 1987.

( CO sho.Bul..... )

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Awarded to: People from all branches of the state - economy, science, education, techniques, arts, culture, and healthcare.

Form: The badge of the title is round in shape, and made of white metal. In the middle of the badge there is a torch. Two laurel twigs and a starlet above surround the torch. On the bottom of the Medal is written, "HONOURED". The title has the Bulgarian Flag imposed on a five -sided metal suspension device.

Awarded: 4,000 people.

Emission closed: November 1987.

( CO sho.Bul..... )

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The Award has a relief in 3 layers:

- a mirror-like finish of flat surface averse in yellow colour;
- opaque relief details - sun rays also in yellow colour;
- and opaque relief of a plane with wreath in white colour.

Instituted on 18th January 1979, by the State Council of the P.R. of Bulgaria. It is awarded to Pilots from the Military Air Force and civilian pilots for considerable contributions and long and loyal service.
On the obverse background are sunrays, with a flying aircraft. Above is the state coat of arms. Below is the inscription HONOURED PILOT. The badge is carried on a metal suspension, with a Light blue ribbon.
Emission Closed: November 1987.

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The Award has a relief in 3 layers:

- a mirror-like finish of flat surface averse in yellow colour;
- opaque relief details - sun rays also in yellow colour;
- and opaque relief of a plane with wreath in white colour.

Instituted on 18th January 1979, by the State Council of the P.R. of Bulgaria. It is awarded to Pilots from the Military Air Force and civilian pilots for considerable contributions and long and loyal service.
On the obverse background are sunrays, with a flying aircraft. Above is the state coat of arms. Below is the inscription HONOURED PILOT. The badge is carried on a metal suspension, with a Light blue ribbon.
Emission Closed: November 1987.

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.jpg   pilot_title.jpg (Size: 39.8 KB / Downloads: 3) ]]> <![CDATA[Laureate Of The International Botev Prize.]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Laureate-Of-The-International-Botev-Prize Sat, 10 Apr 2004 15:15:14 +0000 Taz]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Laureate-Of-The-International-Botev-Prize The prize was made by the Bulgarian Government Mint.
This prize was established in 1976 and its statute strictly says that it can be awarded only once every 5 years and then only to one Bulgarian and one foreigner.
The last award ceremony before communist rule fell was in 1986 and during that period only 6 people received this award prize.
After 1989 when democracy came to Bulgaria the awarding of this prize was temporarily stopped, but was started again during 1996. It was re-established with a State decree and was again awarded during 1996 and 2001 to 4 more people.
However, the new issues are different, as they no longer have the inscription People's Republic of Bulgaria on the reverse.
The prize is gold plated / gilded.
This high award has been given to the famous authors Umberto Eco and the Spanish exiled writer Rafael Alberti.

Eddie.

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This prize was established in 1976 and its statute strictly says that it can be awarded only once every 5 years and then only to one Bulgarian and one foreigner.
The last award ceremony before communist rule fell was in 1986 and during that period only 6 people received this award prize.
After 1989 when democracy came to Bulgaria the awarding of this prize was temporarily stopped, but was started again during 1996. It was re-established with a State decree and was again awarded during 1996 and 2001 to 4 more people.
However, the new issues are different, as they no longer have the inscription People's Republic of Bulgaria on the reverse.
The prize is gold plated / gilded.
This high award has been given to the famous authors Umberto Eco and the Spanish exiled writer Rafael Alberti.

Eddie.

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