Republic of Bulgaria

F1005 Order for Military Valour & Merit 2nd Class

The People's Republic of Bulgaria was Established 9th September 1944.This order was instituted 28th May 1947 and came in two classes 1st Class badge and 2nd Class badge. 
The distinction was intended to award military personnel from both the Ministry of the People's Defence and the Ministry of the Interior for loyal and devoted service.  The Order was bestowed upon re-engaged military personnel from both Ministries on their retirement.
A total of 8,746 were awarded in both classes