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Grand Cross of the Order of St. Alexander (Nevsky) with Swords This image of the front of the medal of this order was sent to me by Paul Walker, and comes from the estate of a US Army veteran, who brought it home from the European Theatre at the close of WWII. The modified crown and upturned pendalia define this order as being of the second type, more specifically from the III'rd Kingdom, post 1908. No visible hall marks on either the medal or star. This award was brought to the U.S. after WWII along with other German souveniers reflecting both the WW1 & WW2 conflicts. As Bulgaria was aligned with Germany during both conflicts, it is likely that this set was a valorous decoration awarded to a high ranking German officer. The medal, sash, and cross are in fine condition, with no chips, scratches, or damage to any of the fine enamel work. (Sep 02)
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Medals of Bulgaria David Danner
Bulgarian Medals Communist David Devine
Bulgaria Yuri Yashnev
Medals of Bulgaria Megan C. Robertson
Orders and Decorations of Bulgaria Roy Woolley
Bulgarian Medals of WWII Marcus Wendel
IEPE entry on Bulgaria Ed Haynes
Medals of the Balkans (including Bulgaria) (Will Shade)
Bulgarian Medals (Micheal Shackelford) (Under Construction)
Decoration for the Election of Ferdinand I - After the forced abdication of Alexander I. Prince Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha left Austria on August 9th 1887 and was installed 14th August 1. Comes in 5 classes. For complete details on this medal and other Bulgarian awards visit Orders and Decorations of Bulgaria by Roy Woolley.
Bravery Medal Order - Established in 1993 to
replace the old communist medals, this is the newest Bulgarian bravery
medal. It is called "For
a faithfully service under the flags". The medal has
4 classes. The
1st Class medal is worn around the neck with a
large red ribbon, flanked on the both sides with a green and white
stripe - the combination of the colours of the Bulgarian national flag.
The 1st Class medal is for: - Minster of Defense - Commander
in Chief of Bulgarian Army - Vice-ministers of Defense - Deputy
Commanders in Chief of Bulgarian Army - Army Commanders. It is a very rare
medal and was given up to now to a very limited number of officers - the
Bulgarians, who participated in the peace-making missions in Cambodia
and former Yugoslavia (Bosnia, Kosovo ). (Reference: e-Bay)
Former US Ambassadors to Bulgaria Awarded with Jubilee Medals Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov awarded six former US Ambassadors to Bulgaria with Jubilee Medals on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of US-Bulgarian diplomatic relations. J.Perry, M.Levitsky, K.Hill, R. Miles, A. Bohlen, R. Barry were US envoys to Bulgaria during years. In his speech Parvanov underlined the extremely good bilateral relations between Bulgaria and US. He pointed out that the culmination of these relations is the ratification of the protocols for Bulgaria's NATO entry. Novinite.com 18 Sep 03
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Bulgarian Agricultural Leader Joins French Legion of Honour Anastasia Mozer, leader of Bulgarian agriculture party BZNS-People's Union will be awarded by the French President Jacques Chirac with the French Royal Order of the Legion of Honour. novinite.com 21 May 05 |
President Honours Bulgarian Art Luminaries Three of the biggest names on Bulgaria's art scene were treated with high honour by the President. Poetry masters Nedyalko Nedyalkov and Lyubomir Levtchev shared the memorable moment with theatre producer Alexander Morfov. Levtchev was decorated with Stara Planina, the highest state honour, and Nedyalkov and Morfov received St. Kiril and Methodius for their works leaving a deep mark on the Bulgarian art life. novinite.com 1 Mar 06
Ribbons of the Kingdom of Bulgaria Antonio Prieto Barrio
Orders, Decorations, and Medals of the Bulgaria Antiques A to Z
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Dr. Zhelyu Zhelev Conferred Highest State Order on his 70th Anniversary The current Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov awarded Dr. Zhelyu Zhelev, former President of Bulgaria (1990 - 1997), the highest state order of "Stara Planina", 1st degree as recognition of his significant contribution to establishing and consolidating democracy in Bulgaria, foreign policy and promoting the country on March 7, 2005. "Dr. Zhelev is one of the symbols of our transition. He is the most eminent Bulgarian dissident," the current President pointed out. "The name of Dr. Zhelev is connected with the process of democratization, the new ethnic model," Parvanov added in his speech at the ceremony. balkanpoliticalclub.net 7 Mar 05 |
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Stara
Planina order bearers Bulgarian President, Georgi
Purvanov, awarded 10 eminent figures of culture, science and arts with
the Stara Planina order for this yearss celebrations of
the Day of Bulgarian Culture and Education, May 24th. Stara Planina
order, Ist rank, was handed to:
Stara Planina order, IInd rank, was handed to Katya Dineva, eminent actress. plovdivguide.com 24 May 04 |
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Remarks With Bulgarian President Georgi Purvanov at the Award Ceremony for the Stara Planina First Order Medal Bulgarian President Georgi Purvanov presented the Secretary Colin L. Powell with Bulgaria's highest honor, the Stara Planina Medal, for his contribution to U.S.-Bulgarian relations state.gov 7 Dec 04 |
Bulgaria's Ice Dance Couple Receives Presidential Medal President Georgi Purvanov awarded Bulgaria's ice dance couple Albena Denkova and Maxim Staviski an honorary medal. The reward was given for their achievements in international competitions and contributions to the development of Bulgarian sport. With this victory Denkova and Staviski became a symbol of faith, professionalism and patriotism of a new kind, the President said during the award ceremony. Note: If anyone knows what medal was awarded, please email me. sofiaecho.com 3 Apr 06
Ex Parliamentary Speaker Receives Bulgarian State Honour Professor Ognyan Gerdzhikov, Bulgaria's ex Parliamentary Speaker, was decorated with the highest state order "Stara Planina" - first grade. Professor Gerdzhikov received the state order for his considerable contributions for Bulgaria's development and for his 60th anniversary. novinite.com 3 Apr 06
Friendship medal presented to former Bulgarian ambassador According to the Vietnamese embassy in Bulgaria, under the authorisation of the State President, on May 22, Vietnamese ambassador to Bulgaria Pham Quoc Bao presented Gueorgui Mihov Bulgarian ambassador to Vietnam with the Friendship Medal. Mr Gueorgui Mihov expressed his sincere thank to the State and people of Vietnam for their assitance for his fulfillment of his task in Vietnam. He also said that the Friendship Medal was a distinguised prize for himself and a symbol for the friendly and traditional partnership and relations between the two countries. nhandan.com.vn 24 May 06
Bulgaria's Defence Minister Decorates with Medals Iraq's Attaches Defence Minister Vesselin Bliznakov awarded Iraq's Military attaché to Bulgaria Major General Mahmoud Karim and his deputy Col. Rubad Al-Zibari for their contribution to the development of the bilateral relations in the military sphere. Major General Mahmoud Karim was decorated with a medal "For Loyal Service under the Colours" - first grade, and Col. Rubad al-Zibari with the same medal - second grade. novinite.com 28 Nov 06
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Simeon Saxe Coburg Gotha Received Bulgarian State Top Honours The president Georgi Parvanov bestowed Bulgarian state top honours, the medal “Stara Planina”, to Simeon Saxe Coburg Gotha – prime minister of Bulgaria for the period 2001-2005. The president pointed that after half a century of exile Simeon Saxe Coburg Gotha came back to Bulgaria, undertaking the not easy task to respond to the numerous public expectations and to give good perspective for the country. Parvanov expressed certainty that today, from the distance of time, the result of Simeon Saxe Coburg Gotha 's leadership could be better assessed. The president claimed that the former prime minister had a significant contribution a new political climate to be set in the country, new atmosphere of tolerance, dialogue, seeking of the common things in the name of the national interest. Parvanov stressed also Simeon's role for Bulgaria's membership in NATO and EU. Simeon Saxe Coburg Gotha took the award and said he accepted it in the name of Bulgaria and values it very highly. The former prime minister claimed that due to the confidence between him, current prime minister Stanishev and Ahmed Dogan, things had been achieved that few people could anticipate. Saxe Coburg Gotha underlined that there were still a lot to be done and to be sought as aim for “the common well-being of our fellow countrymen”. internaltional.ibox.bg 29 Jun 07 |
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Sofia Ambassador Burcuoglu given ‘Stara Planina Medal’ (Turkey's Ambassador to Sofia, Tahsin Burcuoglu)
