© Cetin Kuzu - @Koleksiyonda
© Cetin Kuzu - @Koleksiyonda
Medal for the Patriotic War of
1945 year| Silver plated bronze | 20.3 g | 32 mm |
| Location | Bulgaria |
|---|---|
| Period | People's Republic (1946-1990) |
| Type | Award medals › Military awards |
| Year | 1945 |
| Composition | Silver plated bronze |
| Weight | 20.3 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round with a loop |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 29 March 1991 |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#359093 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lettering: Отечествената Война 1944–1945 г
Translation: Patriotic War of 1944–1945
Designer: Onik Odabashyan
Edge
Plain
Comment
This medal was awarded to all members of the Bulgarian Army, or allied forces, for service between September 9, 1944-May 9, 1945 against Nazi Germany and other fascist forces in World War II. When the medal was delivered posthumously, there was a black stripe in the middle of the ribbon.The medal was originally known as the Medal for Participation in the Patriotic War of 1944-1945, but it was changed in 1950 to the Medal for the Patriotic War of 1944-1945. It was discontinued on March 29, 1991. The design of the medal was created by Onik Odabashyan, and it was struck in Kazanlak.
