Medals from Bulgaria
Bulgarian Military Medals & Awards from WW1, WW2 and More
The decorations of the Principality Of Bulgaria (1879 – 1908) and the Third Bulgarian Tsardom (1908 – 1946) were divided into orders, medals, and honorary insignia. With the exile of Tsar Simeon II all Imperial Bulgarian awards were discontinued and banned, and a number of new honorary titles and medals created. These were later discontinued with the collapse of The People’s Republic Of Bulgaria, although all communist and imperial awards were allowed to be worn. As of 29 May 2003 a totally new award system was introduced.
Popular Bulgarian Medals, Orders & Decorations
Explore the most renowned medals, orders, and decorations bestowed by Bulgaria.
The Medal for Participation in the European War 1915-1918
The Medal for Participation in the European War 1915–1918 is a Bulgarian military decoration awarded to individuals who served in WW1.
The Order of Civil Merit (Bulgaria)
The Order of Civil Merit was an Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Bulgaria instituted in 1891 and given to civilians for exemplary service.
The Order of Military Merit (Bulgaria)
The Order of Military Merit is an order established with a decree of the Knyaz in 1900, during the Kingdom and the Republic of Bulgaria.
The Order Of Saint Alexander
The Order of St Alexander was established by Knyaz Alexander I on 25 December 1881 and named after his patron saint, Alexander Nevsky.
The Order for Bravery (Bulgaria)
The Order of Bravery was established in 1880 with a decree of Knyaz Alexander Batenberg and is considered the most esteemed Bulgarian order.
All Bulgarian Medals
from Before WW1
Before World War I, Bulgaria awarded several medals to recognize military service, valor, and contributions to the nation. Among these medals were the Order of St. Alexander (established in 1881), which honored individuals for exceptional acts of bravery and service to the Bulgarian state, and the Order of Military Merit (established in 1885), which recognized outstanding military achievements and contributions to the defense of Bulgaria.
Bulgarian Medals from WW1,
the Interwar, and WW2 Period
During World War I, the interwar period, and World War II, Bulgaria awarded a variety of medals to recognize military service, valor, and contributions to the nation. Medals awarded during this time included decorations for acts of valor in combat as well as honors recognizing long and meritorious service in the military. Additionally, Bulgaria also bestowed medals to commemorate participation in specific campaigns or battles, highlighting the nation’s military achievements and contributions to regional and global conflicts.
Bulgarian Medals from
the Post-WW2 Period
Following World War II, Bulgaria continued to award medals to recognize military service, valor, and contributions to the nation. These post-WW2 medals reflected Bulgaria’s position as a socialist state aligned with the Eastern Bloc and its emphasis on honoring individuals who contributed to the socialist cause.
