Kingdom of Bulgaria: National Order for Military Merit

Ribbon: Pale blue with silver edge stripes.

Instituted: May 1900 by Prince Ferdinand I.

Awarded: To military officers for bravery or meritorious service.

Grades: Originally 6, the Grand Cross being added in 1933. The War Decoration was authorised in 1916, and the use of a Bravery Ribbon in 1912.

Type 1
1900-1937
Type 2
1937-1944
Type 3
1944-1946
Normal With War Decoration On Bravery Ribbon
Grand Cross: Badge Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Grand Cross: Star Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Class 1: Badge Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Class 1: Star Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Class 2: Badge Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Class 2: Star Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Class 3 Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Class 4 Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Class 5 with Crown Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Class 5 Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Military Merit Cross with Crown Sorry - no picture of obverse Sorry - no picture of reverse
Military Merit Cross Military Merit Cross, Obverse Military Merit Cross, Reverse
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