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I am still working on getting these transitional (1944-1950) awards researched.

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I am still working on getting these transitional (1944-1950) awards researched.

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Here is a miniature of the 1st Class. Weight 5.2 grams.

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Here is a miniature of the 1st Class. Weight 5.2 grams.

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Firstly we have the star. A body made out of solid silver with a pin back and mint mark on the clasp.

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Firstly we have the star. A body made out of solid silver with a pin back and mint mark on the clasp.

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Here is the 1st Class Type 2 (Small kolodka).

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Here is the 1st Class Type 2 (Small kolodka).

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This A3 document is also confused as it is issued with "Presidium Of The People's Republic Of Bulgaria" but is dated 28th July 1946 which is about 7 weeks before the declaration of the People's Republic. It awards Senior Medical Officer Nikolaj Mihajlov Nejchev the Order in "Sixth Class With Swords In The Centre". It was probably awarded for actions with mobile medical units during the "Patriotic War" on the road to Berlin or treating war wounded in the period after the war in Bulgaria.

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This A3 document is also confused as it is issued with "Presidium Of The People's Republic Of Bulgaria" but is dated 28th July 1946 which is about 7 weeks before the declaration of the People's Republic. It awards Senior Medical Officer Nikolaj Mihajlov Nejchev the Order in "Sixth Class With Swords In The Centre". It was probably awarded for actions with mobile medical units during the "Patriotic War" on the road to Berlin or treating war wounded in the period after the war in Bulgaria.

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Information previously posted on the Order:

Order "People's Liberty 1941-1944".
Instituted by decree on the 9th September 1945.
Awarded to Bulgarian and foreign citizens (only one). It was also awarded posthumously.
The first class has a five-angled star, white enamel with gold on the edge. The diameter of the star is 52 mm which lies on a gold yellow five-angle star with rays and the diameter is 54 mm.
In a gold medallion on the enamelled star is situated the face of Hristo Botev, who was a poet and National Hero (1848-1876). surrounding the face is written: "For People’s Liberty 1941-1944". The difference in the second class is the red enamel on the five-angled star.
Classes: two classes
The first emission had a screwback. The second emission is on a ribbon with the face of Hristo Botev (right sideview).
The third last emission is with a left side-view of his face.
At first the order was a screwback later on a red ribbon with one or two blue lines on the edge, respectively for the first and second classes.
Designed by Boris Angelushev
George Dimitrov was the first who received the order.
Emission Closed: 1989

Order of Peoples Liberty, the Bulgarian Partisan Order
On the first anniversary of communist rule, Sept. 9, 1945, Bulgaria established the Order of Peoples Freedom as a partisan order. The order shows the dates 1941-1944, the period of WWII partisan activity in Bulgaria, which started when Hitler invaded the Soviet Union. The first partisan brigade was founded on July 21, 1941, one month after the attack, in the region of Raslog. It ended when the Soviet Union advanced into Bulgaria and most partisans joined the new Bulgarian army. It is an order honouring antifascist and partisan activity during that period. The scope of this order was later broadened to include partisan helpers and family members of partisans.

The Bulgarian partisans were usually communists or communist sympathizers who sabotaged Germany’s war against the Soviet Union in their own country, the ally of Germany. They also conducted anti-government propaganda campaigns in villages to prepare for a communist postwar regime. They were fighting mainly their own police, not the German army.

The Bulgarian partisans were in a completely different political situation than the Soviet partisans. Partisans in the Soviet Union were fighting in areas occupied by the Germans, and these Soviet citizens were watched with some suspicion by their remote government. The uninspired Soviet partisan medal with the images of Lenin and Stalin seems to reward political allegiance more than courage.

Bulgarian partisans became heroes after the war when they formed the foundation of the new government, and their resistance was seen as great benefit for Bulgaria’s post-war standing. In this nation of about 8 million, the Communist Party claimed to have built a “People's Liberation Army” of 40,000 fighters (however, the majority of them joined quite late when the risks were low) supported by 200,000 partisan helpers. A total of 68,265 Orders "People's Liberty" (both classes and all versions) have been awarded.

Finally here are pictures of the first Type of the 1st Class Order which is of a 5 piece construction (The enamelled star has a backing plate then there is the piece for the rays) and individually made by a jeweller and date from 1946.

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Information previously posted on the Order:

Order "People's Liberty 1941-1944".
Instituted by decree on the 9th September 1945.
Awarded to Bulgarian and foreign citizens (only one). It was also awarded posthumously.
The first class has a five-angled star, white enamel with gold on the edge. The diameter of the star is 52 mm which lies on a gold yellow five-angle star with rays and the diameter is 54 mm.
In a gold medallion on the enamelled star is situated the face of Hristo Botev, who was a poet and National Hero (1848-1876). surrounding the face is written: "For People’s Liberty 1941-1944". The difference in the second class is the red enamel on the five-angled star.
Classes: two classes
The first emission had a screwback. The second emission is on a ribbon with the face of Hristo Botev (right sideview).
The third last emission is with a left side-view of his face.
At first the order was a screwback later on a red ribbon with one or two blue lines on the edge, respectively for the first and second classes.
Designed by Boris Angelushev
George Dimitrov was the first who received the order.
Emission Closed: 1989

Order of Peoples Liberty, the Bulgarian Partisan Order
On the first anniversary of communist rule, Sept. 9, 1945, Bulgaria established the Order of Peoples Freedom as a partisan order. The order shows the dates 1941-1944, the period of WWII partisan activity in Bulgaria, which started when Hitler invaded the Soviet Union. The first partisan brigade was founded on July 21, 1941, one month after the attack, in the region of Raslog. It ended when the Soviet Union advanced into Bulgaria and most partisans joined the new Bulgarian army. It is an order honouring antifascist and partisan activity during that period. The scope of this order was later broadened to include partisan helpers and family members of partisans.

The Bulgarian partisans were usually communists or communist sympathizers who sabotaged Germany’s war against the Soviet Union in their own country, the ally of Germany. They also conducted anti-government propaganda campaigns in villages to prepare for a communist postwar regime. They were fighting mainly their own police, not the German army.

The Bulgarian partisans were in a completely different political situation than the Soviet partisans. Partisans in the Soviet Union were fighting in areas occupied by the Germans, and these Soviet citizens were watched with some suspicion by their remote government. The uninspired Soviet partisan medal with the images of Lenin and Stalin seems to reward political allegiance more than courage.

Bulgarian partisans became heroes after the war when they formed the foundation of the new government, and their resistance was seen as great benefit for Bulgaria’s post-war standing. In this nation of about 8 million, the Communist Party claimed to have built a “People's Liberation Army” of 40,000 fighters (however, the majority of them joined quite late when the risks were low) supported by 200,000 partisan helpers. A total of 68,265 Orders "People's Liberty" (both classes and all versions) have been awarded.

Finally here are pictures of the first Type of the 1st Class Order which is of a 5 piece construction (The enamelled star has a backing plate then there is the piece for the rays) and individually made by a jeweller and date from 1946.

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Here are three versions of the Peoples Order of Labor that illustrate the development of a manufacturing process. The designer had the idea of combining the Soviet star with a background containing rays that emanate from the star. The order would be made from two metal parts of different color as required for the three classes of the order, glued together with an epoxy-type resin.

The prototype (shown also in Petko Pavlov's book) seems to be made from machined components with a very tight fit. The manufacturing engineers apparently had to change the base to allow for a wider tolerance of stamped components. The initial base was thin and not satisfactory. They ended up using the modified design of the base and a base thickness that exceeded even that of the prototype. (The Bulgarians seem to associate weight and importance of an order. Most of their highest orders are heavy!)

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Here are three versions of the Peoples Order of Labor that illustrate the development of a manufacturing process. The designer had the idea of combining the Soviet star with a background containing rays that emanate from the star. The order would be made from two metal parts of different color as required for the three classes of the order, glued together with an epoxy-type resin.

The prototype (shown also in Petko Pavlov's book) seems to be made from machined components with a very tight fit. The manufacturing engineers apparently had to change the base to allow for a wider tolerance of stamped components. The initial base was thin and not satisfactory. They ended up using the modified design of the base and a base thickness that exceeded even that of the prototype. (The Bulgarians seem to associate weight and importance of an order. Most of their highest orders are heavy!)

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Here are two versions of the Order of Labor Glory, 1st Class. I believe one version is coined, the other one cast. The coined version is commonly seen. The cast version might have been considered for future use to reduce cost when the coined lot had been exhausted. I have the coined version with the late small suspension and the cast version with the old large ribbon. When the Peoples Republic ended in some chaos and many stored awards were raided, orders came into circulation that had not been awarded.

Petko Pavlov's book (2002 edition, the McDaniel of Bulgaria) on Bulgarian Orders and Medals does not show the cast version of the Labor Glory while it pictures varieties of many other orders.

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Here are two versions of the Order of Labor Glory, 1st Class. I believe one version is coined, the other one cast. The coined version is commonly seen. The cast version might have been considered for future use to reduce cost when the coined lot had been exhausted. I have the coined version with the late small suspension and the cast version with the old large ribbon. When the Peoples Republic ended in some chaos and many stored awards were raided, orders came into circulation that had not been awarded.

Petko Pavlov's book (2002 edition, the McDaniel of Bulgaria) on Bulgarian Orders and Medals does not show the cast version of the Labor Glory while it pictures varieties of many other orders.

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The women proved them wrong. The figure below shows a 1st Class Peoples Labor Order awarded to a woman. Bulgaria had the tradition of using a bow on orders for women and not the regular suspension (kind of sexist also). Since old habits die slowly, the Peoples Labor Order was issued with a bow but without a fastener. Women have safety pins, don't they?

It took the authorities more than 30 years to realize that their Labor Order was sexist, and they finally changed to a neutral design.

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The women proved them wrong. The figure below shows a 1st Class Peoples Labor Order awarded to a woman. Bulgaria had the tradition of using a bow on orders for women and not the regular suspension (kind of sexist also). Since old habits die slowly, the Peoples Labor Order was issued with a bow but without a fastener. Women have safety pins, don't they?

It took the authorities more than 30 years to realize that their Labor Order was sexist, and they finally changed to a neutral design.

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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.

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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.

  221.jpg (Size: 40.18 KB / Downloads: 5) ]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Order-For-Military-Valour-And-Merit Thu, 20 May 2004 09:07:51 +0000 Taz]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Order-For-Military-Valour-And-Merit It was awarded to military servicemen from the armed forces and the Internal Ministry for their long, faithful and perfect service; for their contribution to the safety of the country.
It has a Rhombus shape with red enamel and is 31 mm in size.
There are swords passing through the rhombus. In the centre there is a lion with the National tri-colour and a wheat sprig. In the white enamelled ring is written "PRB for military Valour and Merit".
The ribbon is pentagonal in shape, with the national colours and green lines on the edges.
There were two classes of this Order. The first class is with gold elements. The swords and rays on the second class are made of white metal.
This award was designed by Bojidar Kozarev and Marko ******.
Awarding of this Order ceased in 1991.

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It has a Rhombus shape with red enamel and is 31 mm in size.
There are swords passing through the rhombus. In the centre there is a lion with the National tri-colour and a wheat sprig. In the white enamelled ring is written "PRB for military Valour and Merit".
The ribbon is pentagonal in shape, with the national colours and green lines on the edges.
There were two classes of this Order. The first class is with gold elements. The swords and rays on the second class are made of white metal.
This award was designed by Bojidar Kozarev and Marko ******.
Awarding of this Order ceased in 1991.

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It was awarded for the successful fulfilling of the plans of social-economic development and achievements in the National, Social, Scientific, and cultural life of the country. Instead of free economic market, Bulgaria and the rest of the Socialist countries have had 5 years "Petiletka" economic plans for development and production. This order was given to labor heroes who finished their normative before the time limits set by the government bureaucrats. That way they were helping to build communism faster and reach the dreamed social system.

The first award of this Order was to General-lieutenant Blagoi Ivanov on April, 6th,1951. He was minister of construction NRB.
The award was made in the State monetary mint.

The award has an oval form and is 42х36 mm.
In the center of the award is a banner of red enamel with inscription "NRB". in White. Under the banner on a dark blue background is a hammer and sickle in red enamel.
On the edges of the award are wreaths from wheat ears, connected at the top by a red five-pointed star,and at the bottom they are binded together.
Inside the wreaths in the bottom half there is a round cogwheel of white enamel with the inscription "FOR SOCIALISTIC LABOUR".

Order of the Red Banner (Flag) of Labour, This is the second emission of the Order that has no number and screw on the reverse. It was in a case with the new coat of arms (after 1971).

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It was awarded for the successful fulfilling of the plans of social-economic development and achievements in the National, Social, Scientific, and cultural life of the country. Instead of free economic market, Bulgaria and the rest of the Socialist countries have had 5 years "Petiletka" economic plans for development and production. This order was given to labor heroes who finished their normative before the time limits set by the government bureaucrats. That way they were helping to build communism faster and reach the dreamed social system.

The first award of this Order was to General-lieutenant Blagoi Ivanov on April, 6th,1951. He was minister of construction NRB.
The award was made in the State monetary mint.

The award has an oval form and is 42х36 mm.
In the center of the award is a banner of red enamel with inscription "NRB". in White. Under the banner on a dark blue background is a hammer and sickle in red enamel.
On the edges of the award are wreaths from wheat ears, connected at the top by a red five-pointed star,and at the bottom they are binded together.
Inside the wreaths in the bottom half there is a round cogwheel of white enamel with the inscription "FOR SOCIALISTIC LABOUR".

Order of the Red Banner (Flag) of Labour, This is the second emission of the Order that has no number and screw on the reverse. It was in a case with the new coat of arms (after 1971).

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  265c.jpg (Size: 41.84 KB / Downloads: 5) ]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Order-Red-Banner Sun, 16 May 2004 17:52:34 +0000 Taz]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Order-Red-Banner Awarded to military men for selflessness, bravery and heroism in wartime. The award was also awarded to Corps and divisions of the Bulgarian army, in wartime - " for special distinction in the struggle against the enemies ", and in peace time - " for special merit in strengthening the defensive power and safety of the PRB ".
Also awarded to the military men of the foreign states belonging to the Warsaw pact in armed actions against the common enemy.

The first award was on March, 10th, 1951 to Senior lieutenant Naiden Ivanov.

The designer and engraver was Onik Odabashjan, the award was made in the Bulgarian State mint.

The award has an oval form and measures 43х34 mm. On the left and right are laurel branches connected below by a tape of white enamel with the inscription "NRB".
At the top the branches are connected by a five-pointed star. Between the laurel branches is a flying banner with red enamel and the inscription " FOR SOCIALISTS OFTHE NATIVE LAND ". The background below the banner is dark blue and a figure of a charging soldier with a rifle is pictured.

Eddie.

( CO VicM...)

  1950 Bulgaria order of the Red Banner 1 case.jpg (Size: 30.39 KB / Downloads: 111) ]]> Awarded to military men for selflessness, bravery and heroism in wartime. The award was also awarded to Corps and divisions of the Bulgarian army, in wartime - " for special distinction in the struggle against the enemies ", and in peace time - " for special merit in strengthening the defensive power and safety of the PRB ".
Also awarded to the military men of the foreign states belonging to the Warsaw pact in armed actions against the common enemy.

The first award was on March, 10th, 1951 to Senior lieutenant Naiden Ivanov.

The designer and engraver was Onik Odabashjan, the award was made in the Bulgarian State mint.

The award has an oval form and measures 43х34 mm. On the left and right are laurel branches connected below by a tape of white enamel with the inscription "NRB".
At the top the branches are connected by a five-pointed star. Between the laurel branches is a flying banner with red enamel and the inscription " FOR SOCIALISTS OFTHE NATIVE LAND ". The background below the banner is dark blue and a figure of a charging soldier with a rifle is pictured.

Eddie.

( CO VicM...)

  1950 Bulgaria order of the Red Banner 1 case.jpg (Size: 30.39 KB / Downloads: 111) ]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Order-Kiril-And-Metodij Sun, 16 May 2004 17:00:57 +0000 Taz]]> https://soviet-awards.com/forum/Thread-Order-Kiril-And-Metodij The People's Republic of Bulgarian award was authorized on December, 13th, 1950 in three classes.
It was awarded to both Bulgarian and foreign citizens and organizations for merit in the fields of science, culture and development.
The first person to recive this award was Professor N.Obreshkov on May, 22nd, 1951.

The designer of the project was P.Dojchinov, and the engraver O.Odabashjan.

It was made in the Bulgarian State mint.

Here is the award 1st Class with the award book. The reverse has a stamped S/N.

The Award has the form of a round medal 36mm in diameter.
On the avers are represented the sacred St. Cyril and St. Methodius , Cyril holds the book, and Methodius the opened parchment with the four first letters of the alphabet. In the bottom part of the Order there is a banner. And at the top a small star.
The 1st class is Gilded with Red enamel. The 2nd Class silver with Blue enamel and the 3rd Class silver with White enamel.

Eddie.

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  KM.jpg (Size: 39.94 KB / Downloads: 5) ]]> The People's Republic of Bulgarian award was authorized on December, 13th, 1950 in three classes.
It was awarded to both Bulgarian and foreign citizens and organizations for merit in the fields of science, culture and development.
The first person to recive this award was Professor N.Obreshkov on May, 22nd, 1951.

The designer of the project was P.Dojchinov, and the engraver O.Odabashjan.

It was made in the Bulgarian State mint.

Here is the award 1st Class with the award book. The reverse has a stamped S/N.

The Award has the form of a round medal 36mm in diameter.
On the avers are represented the sacred St. Cyril and St. Methodius , Cyril holds the book, and Methodius the opened parchment with the four first letters of the alphabet. In the bottom part of the Order there is a banner. And at the top a small star.
The 1st class is Gilded with Red enamel. The 2nd Class silver with Blue enamel and the 3rd Class silver with White enamel.

Eddie.

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