Order of Cyril and Methodius, I Class

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SKU: 01.BGR.0111.101.01.000

  • Order of Cyril and Methodius, I Class Obverse
  • Order of Cyril and Methodius, I Class, Reverse

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Attributes

  • Country
    Bulgaria (Socialist)
  • Makers
    State Mint, Sofia
  • Composition
    Gilt/Enamelled
  • Size
    36mm

History


This Order was conferred upon Bulgarians, foreign citizens, and organizations in recognition of meritorious service in the fields of culture, science, or information. The Order was also awarded to recipients who had rendered valuable service within the education of the Bulgarian population.

It was a continuation and redesign of the Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius founded during the Kingdom of Bulgaria.

It was discontinued on April 5, 1991.

The Order was designed by Petar Doychinov and engraved by Onik Odabashyan.

The obverse features an inscription in Cyrillic script.

See Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius, BGR100, in Kingdom of Bulgaria (1878-1946/1950), Orders for more information.

There are two versions of this medal. The first version having a stamped number on the reverse while the second, later version does not.

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