Cold War (Bulgaria) Order Of Labor Of Glory, 2nd Class

Established: 28 May 1974 Discontinued: 5 April 1991 (after fall of Berlin Wall & Collapse of Soviet Union). Original Issue - Full Size Medal Established following the end of WW2 and continued through the Cold War; discontinued following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Founded by the Communist/Socialist State Council and conferred upon laborers and labor experts employed in the fields of agriculture, transportation, industry, or construction, recognizing extended service. Recipients had to have previously been awarded a lower grade of the Oder to advance to the higher grades. Earned in 3 classes: 1st Class - Gilt/Enameled 2nd Class - Gilt/Silvered/Enameled 3rd Class - Gilt/Oxidized/Enameled Note: Multiple in stock...Shipped item may not be exactly as appears in the photos - may contain slight variation in color/standard age wear.