Bulgaria Bulgarian State Security Honor Badge

[Guest Rick Research]

In a rather nice titled red plastic case that hinges open without a catch, top being held snug by the fitted white flocked lining. Typically, although form fitted to the badge, the recess in the lining was not made to the correct specifications, so the only way it will sit flush is to remove the screw disk!

I can't show the inside because it only opens to a 90? angle.

From the general lack of quality, I assume this is an Final Days piece:

To have fit properly in the case, the screw post would have had to have been positioned where the star's rivet is. Somebody changed designs without telling somebody else!!!

[christerd]

Awards in Wear !

I found theese pics of an Bulgarian GenLt ? at least his General and I think he has the badge State Security Honor on him, the pics are real small !

He also has some other badges that I cant recognize. And a BIG ribbon bar with 30 ribbons , sorry to say I cab?t get them out

At least two Dimitrovs , Red Banner and ....... blurr

At the back of one card there says something like Dimo Dimov ?? Anyone know who it is ? A General from Ministery of Interior ?

Christer

[christerd]

And here is another pic of the unknown General

Christer

[christerd]

And another one , here he has a medal ? But what kind of medal would be worn like this??

Christer

[christerd]

And last one, a coulor picture but ohhhh so small

Christer

[Guest Rick Research]

Yes, that's this badge alright!

Having had the opportunity to examine 2 now, mine doesn't fit in the case because each one appears to be hand-made. The screw post on the other badge is about where the top rivet is on mine, which makes a perfect fit in the red plastic case.

What is more interesting--

mine has the Roman--NOT Cyrillic !!!-- alphabet letters "P. V." on the screw-disk. I had just assumed that it was aan incorrect replacement... but the OTHER badge also has the same maker mark--- ???

[bolgarin]

I think on his uniform is this soviet badge. Honor worker of Interior ministry......

[Stogieman]

Hi Petr, correct he is wearing both a Soviet and Bulgarian Honored Worker Badge. I was not aware that the Soviet "eggs" were handed out to foreigners as well... Very interesting photographs Christer!

Rick R. Note the general's ribbon bar!

[bolgarin]

Hi Petr, correct he is wearing both a Soviet and Bulgarian Honored Worker Badge. I was not aware that the Soviet "eggs" were handed out to foreigners as well... Very interesting photographs Christer!

Rick R. Note the general's ribbon bar!

As i know it was normal situation when the high officers from the socialistik countrys were awarded with soviet "eggs"..... :cheers: