Petko Pavlov. Bulgarian military decorations
Language: Bulgarian—English (bilingual)
Category: Phaleristics, Numismatics, Philately, Militaria

The book presents the military decorations of the Third Bulgarian State: The Principality of Bulgaria (Knyaz Aleksandar I (1879—1886); Knyaz Ferdinand (1887—1908); The Kingdom of Bulgaria (Tsar Ferdinand I (1908—1918); Tsar Boris III (1918—1943); Tsar Simeon II — Regents’ rule (1943—1946 until the Referendum on the Republic); Republic of Bulgaria (People’s Republic of Bulgaria (1946—1991); Republic of Bulgaria (after 1991).

Alongside with the basic military decorations, the edition presents some versions, miniatures, sample specimens etc. A number of accompanying materials is also included related with the decorations' creation — drawings, graphic projects, pre-designs, matrix samples, decrees and orders for their awarding, charters, books, certificates.

Table of contents

Preface

I. General Army Decorations

1.1. Decorations of Wars, in which the Bulgarian Army Participated

1.2. Award Decorations for Excellent and Good Shooting

1.3. Decoration "For Salvation of a Flag"

1.4. Commemorative Decoration "For Perished and Wounded at War"

1.5. Award Decoration "Excellent War and Political Training Results"

1.6. Qualification Decorations 

1.7. Decorations of Army Sports Competitions 

1.8. Decorations of Army Cultural Activity 

1.9. Decorations of the Ministry of Defense 

1.10. Other Decorations of the Bulgarian Army

II. Decorations of Military Academies and Schools 

2.1. Decorations for Completed Military Academies and High Military Schools 

2.2. Decorations for Completed Reserve Officer Schools and Secondary Sergeant Schools 

2.3. Other Decorations of Military Academies and Schools

III. Decorations of the Various Types of Troops 

3.1. Decorations of the Infantry and the Land Forces 

3.2. Award Decorations of the Cavalry "For Excellent Riding"

3.3. Decorations of the Engineering Troops 

3.4. Decorations of the Artillery and the Rocket Troops 

3.5. Decorations of Aviation 

3.6. Decorations of the Parachute Troops 

3.7. Decoration of Army Drivers 

3.8. Navy 

3.9. Decorations of the Armored Troops 

3.10. Decorations of the Medical and Other Services at the Bulgarian Army

3.11. Decorations of the Frontier Troops 

3.12. Decorations of the Labor, Construction and Railway Troops

IV. Other Decorations Related to Bulgarian Army and War History 

4.1. Decorations Related to the War History of Bulgaria 

4.2. Decorations of Honorary Titles 

4.3. Decorations of Organizations Related of the Army 

4.4. Decorations Dedicated to War Monuments

История на наградната система на България, част II. Български знаци, том I

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