Cold War (Bulgaria) National Order of Labor - 3rd Class

Instituted: 21 June 1945 Discontinued: 21 March 1991 (Obsolete) Established during the immediate post WW2 era of the Kingdom of Bulgaria (1945-1946) and continued through the Cold War period of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria (1946-1990). Original Issue - Full Size Medal Earned in 3 classes: Class 1 - All Gold Class 2 - Silver background w/gold star Class 3 - All Silver It's an Order of Merit awarded to Bulgarian and foreign citizens for excellence of outstanding achievements, innovations, or excellence in organization. Also awarded to artists and scientists for long service to the nation. The Order existed in three grades: - Knight/Dame Commander - Knight/Dame Officer - Knight/Dame. Design/Description: Awarded until 1955 (Type 1), originally with either a tri-fold ribbon for males or a bow for females. After (Type 2), the device was a 5 sided soviet (Communist) design featuring the Hammer & Sickle. The ribbon was red with a thin green stripe and a thin white stripe on the edge (the colors of the Bulgarian flag). Note: Multiple in stock...Shipped item may not be exactly as appears in the photos - may contain slight variation in color/standard age wear. ----------------------------------------- Cold War (Bulgaria) - Authentic Issue National Order of Labor, 3rd Class $62.00 (Firm) Instituted 21 Jun 1945 & Discontinued 21 March 1991. Established during post WW2 era of Kingdom of Bulgaria (45-46). Continued through Cold War of People's Republic of Bulgaria (1946-1990). -----------------------------------------