Bulgaria

Grand Cross Badge & Breast Star The badge is suspended from the neck on a chain and in addition from a sash and worn with the Grand Cross Star on the left breast. The Badge and Star was also awarded with Skulls on the swords and some with diamonds. These were mostly awarded to Heads of State and very rare

1st Class This badge is suspended from the neck on a ribbon and in addition a Breast Star which is without the crown and with a pin back to be worn on the left breast.

2nd Class This badge is slightly smaller and suspended from the neck on a ribbon and worn without the breast star

3rd Class This badge is similar to the above. It is worn suspended from the left breast on a ribbon

4th Class This badge is similar to the above in red enamel but without a crown. It is worn suspended from the left breast on a ribbon. Note! The centre star with a cluster of dots with two in line dots each side at bottom of the obverse medallion.
This shows that it is the 1897-1914 type.

4th Class Civil This badge is similar the 4th Class above but without the swords for civil courage.

Military Bravery Crosses to the Order 1st Type for NCO's

1st Class & 2nd Class The 1st & 2nd class crosses are identical and similar to the 4th class of the order but with no enamel and gilded silver.
The 1st class is worn with a bow on the ribbon and the 2nd class has no bow on the ribbon.

3rd Class & 4th Class The 3rd & 4th class crosses are identical and identical to the 2nd class of the order but in silver
The 3rd class is worn with a bow on the ribbon and the 4th class has no bow on the ribbon.

Military Order for Bravery 1897-1914 (1st Type)	<< Back to List >>

The Order was established by Alexander I in January 1880 although the foundation date of the Order was 29th April 1879. This was the first Bulgarian Order to be founded and to be awarded for exceptional acts of bravery in the field.