Bulgarian Order for Bravery 1915 Issue, WWI Period
Key Information:
• Country: Bulgaria
• Order: Military Order for Bravery
• Type: Cross with swords
• Year: 1915 issue
• Dimensions: approx. 38.09 x 34.34 mm
• Material: Silvered metal
• Suspension: Ribbon
Medal Design:
Obverse:
• Cross with textured arms
• Crossed swords between the arms
• Central medallion with Bulgarian crowned lion
• Circular inscription: ЗА ХРАБРОСТ
Translation: For Bravery
• Date at bottom: 1915
Reverse:
• Central crowned royal cipher
• Circular inscription: КНЯЗЪ НА БЪЛГАРИЯ
Translation: Prince of Bulgaria
• Date at bottom: 1879
Ribbon:
• Light blue ribbon
Condition:
• Light age-related wear and natural patina to the metal
• Details of lion, swords and inscriptions remain clearly visible
• Ribbon shows visible age wear, fraying and small damage at the upper fold
• Suspension intact
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Military Order for Bravery was Bulgaria’s highest military decoration, awarded for acts of courage during wartime. The 1915 issue corresponds to the First World War period and represents an important piece of Bulgarian military history.
Summary:
Original Bulgarian Military Order for Bravery 1915 issue with swords and ribbon, a desirable WWI era decoration for collectors of Balkan and European military orders.