Construction Troops Long Service Medal, II Class (first issue)

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SKU: 02.BGR.0142.102.01.000

  • Construction Troops Long Service Medal, II Class (first issue) Obverse
  • Construction Troops Long Service Medal, II Class (first issue) Reverse

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Attributes

  • Country
    Bulgaria (Socialist)
  • Makers
    State Mint, Sofia
  • Composition
    Silvered Bronze
  • Inscription
    Obv: 9 IX 1944 Rev: ЗА 15 ГОДИНИ БЕЗУПРЕЧНА СЛУЖБА СТРОИТЕЛНИ ВОЙСКИ НРБ 9 IX 1944
  • Size
    33mm
  • Image Licensing
    https://www.emedals.com/europe/bulgaria-socialist/medals/group-six-bulgarian-medals-eu5592

History


This medal was conferred upon members of the Construction Troops in recognition of long and faithful service.

It was also awarded to personnel within the construction units associated with the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Ministry of Transportation.

The medal was designed by Raycho Peev and Stoyan Lazarov.

There are two main versions of the medal.

The medals issued first feature the Bulgarian coat of arms from 1947-1948 on the reverse with the inscription “9 IX 1944.”

The medals issued second feature the Bulgarian coat of arms from 1971 on the reverse with the inscription “891 1944.”

It was discontinued in 1991.

The II Class was awarded for 15 years of service.

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