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There are couple guys on eBay selling modern ribbons of decent, but I think they mostly cover lower classes and more common awards (i.e.no Grand Cross sashes).

No one knows how many civilian medals were given, but it's certainly rarer than military version. As for the price - I've seen them selling around $50, possibly more as it comes with original envelope.

What do you think was the country of the recipient? Initially I thought Austria (Austrian/German style of folded ribbons), but he has two Serbian medal in first two positions, not sure an Austrian would place them ahead of Austrian medals.

Very nice set!!! It's Type II, awarded from 1932 to 1946.

" Posted 18 September 2009 - 09:24 Well, this should turn a few heads..... we now have three (3) very distinct types of award documents! Oversized Gramota paper document (A4 sized) Paper folded booklet Hard cover orders book" Stogieman, Your document is temporary award document - note the third line on the 2nd page says "временно удостоверение". These were probably given initially and later replaced by large format document. Will

And finally 1st class with "French" crown

One more from Rothe, part of a 2nd class set. Same "Austrian" crown.

crown details

Here's another Rothe cross with "Austrian" crown, identical to the one I posted earlier (from emedals).

I highly recommend book "Bulgarian Orders and Medals" by Professor Petko Pavlov. It was published in 2002 and still is the best reference on the subject.

I see it now, thank you! In Professor Pavlov book you can see this exact crown on some pre-1908 crosses - only 1st classes, but I wold imagine 2-3 classes were of the same design. Take a look at photos #96 and #97 - they have identical crown as on your cross. The only difference I can observe are flying ribbons. Prof Pavlov describes #96 as Vienna manufacture (Rothe?), but he also states that #97 was made in Paris. Perhaps he meant that both were made in Vienna?

Sorry, I can't really see diffrences between standard cross and the one in your pics, the pics are too small.

Details of the crown and suspension loop - looks like identical twin of your cross.

Your neck cross looks fine to me. Here's another example (emedals), identical to your cross - also made by Rothe, with the same French style crown. William

I agree with your assessment that crosses do not conform to the known standards. As for why this is the case - there could be multiple reasons. Perhaps crosses were damaged and repaired by a jeweler with parts that he had at his disposal (from different awards - hence the mismatch of the cross and crown). William

Couple of times I received packages which packing job just made me so mad! They both were for Breitling watches. For those who is not aware - in standard Breitling set watch goes into a bakelite box, which is then placed in an outer carton. When I ship watches to someone - I normally place this set into large and sturdy box, with bubble wrapping and foam balls around. Well, two sellers juts placed Breitling box into foam envelope, which didn't protect at all - both bakelite boxes were damaged during shipping and loose pieces from the box even scratched the watch in one package. One watch was close to $2,000, another one was about $2,500 - I never understood how one can just drop fairly expensive object in the mail without adequate protection!

Nice one!

Cross #1 looks like most Russian made crosses from that period. Loop also looks like proper one. Is the cross gold-plated? It's hard to tell from the pics. Cross #2 - it appears that crown is missing ribbons on the sides.

I found this description: Podolsk rescuers honored feat Maxim Tsarenko, who 15 years ago saved ten children. So usually the case that the deeds committed by individuals after the award, they forget. And remember those people, only those who have saved lives or property. However, in the memory long remembered Podolyan courageous act while still a student of Vinnytsia Pedagogical Institute Maxim Tsarenko. Vinnichanina feat on 22 June, the day of the Great Patriotic War, will be 15 years old. That same day, Maxim, while in practice as a counselor in a holiday camp "Scarlet Sails" in Evpatoria, atonement for duty. Passing by one of the dormitories, the guy said the stranger, who set fire to the bag and threw it through the open door of the first floor. "At first I wondered what I should do - run for a stranger or a room. But in a split second legs have carried me into the room ", - says Max. Jumping over the balcony railing, the guy said on the bed of one of the ten girls who were sleeping peacefully, an explosive device. Fuse is waning - so there was no time to wait. Maxim was only enough time for you to make an explosive device - is outside the room, it exploded in his hands. The explosion Maxim lost his right arm, vision in one eye and partially hearing. Boy was treated for three months, and after returning to normal conditions of life he continued his studies, he graduated from the Faculty of History Pedagogical University. After several years working in field of education has decided to become a professional journalist, which is working so far. Therefore, such an outstanding person could not remain without attention of employees quickly and Rescue Service Civil Protection. June 21 in the auditorium of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergencies in Vinnitsa region GUMCHS chief Colonel civil protection Ruslan Shevchuk hero awarded commemorative "For devotion to the profession." "It's a tiny bit of what you would like to donate on behalf of the rescuers - called Maxim Tsarenko head of the oblast department. - So on any matters within our competence, we are always ready to help you. The doors of our office is always open for you to be. " http://www.myvin.com...vents/5962.html

Impressive!!! It seems that the Hero was only 20 years old at the time. I would be interested to learn the details of how the events took place.

Very nice!

Award #002!!! Is this to your relative?

One of the albums - 2nd Infantry Unit

I also have several albums from the regular Army units and one album from Sophia Seminary (religious school):

My Military School albums: Military Unit #15 album Bulgarian Book about all classes of HM Military School (2001) Graduation Class #50 Graduation Class #51