Igor Ostapenko

14 hours ago, new world said:

Being sold as Bulgaria after WW2 Royal Order for Bravery Officer's Cross of 1st Grade, 4th IV Class. Regent Issue. 
This is a fake with some original parts. I had similar medal years ago and it did not look real at all - base is of very low quality. 

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Един от най-смелите и най-достойни царски офицери – генерал-майор Димитър Айранов (1893–1950). Служи в свитата на Н.Вел. Цар Борис ІІІ (от 1929 г.) и заема длъжностите командир на Автомобилната дружина (1932), командир на 2-ри инженерен полк (1935), началник отделение в Инженерна инспекция (1935) и командир на 4-та пехотна дивизия в Шумен, с която влиза във възвърнатата ни Южна Добруджа (септември 1940 г.). От 11 август 1941 г. до 9 септември 1944 г. е командир на Военновъздушните на Н.В. войски. Уволнен от армията веднага след преврата на 9.09., осъден е на 15 год. затвор от "народния съд", умира при съмнителни обстоятелества през 1950 г. Когато идва време да излезе от затвора, семейството му го очаква, но той така и не се появява на входа. Вместо да бъде освободен, той е бил убит в затвора. Официално се води безследно изчезнал!

But … 

WITHOUT Order of Bravery  

https://alteorden.com/threads/korolevstvo-serbija-orden-belogo-orla.3369/
 

Today, first time, soldiers receive crosses for merit in war 

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3070015693248786&set=a.1768961800020855

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On 16/03/2022 at 23:31, Elmar Lang said:

If the medal is not struck with the "A" mark, it's highly possible that it was awarded earlier than 1867.

 

Best wishes,

 

Enzo (E.L.)

Medal without “A” mark 

On 15/12/2021 at 15:54, Igor Ostapenko said:

Another Gold Cross with swords, from chain, belonging Prince Alexander 

Another picture of this order 

such swords on a star from the museum , Thanx to ilieff ? for picture ! 
very rare swords on St. Alexander order 

yes, now I have two stars ( second from France ) 

18 hours ago, Graf said:

 

I came across of this 5th class in an original boxe

It is a pity it was sold long time ago Not in mine collection

 

 

I found this order 5 class in a collection in Germany and was able to buy it.

I found this order 5 class in a collection in Germany and was able to buy it.

Not receive answer from museum … 

Great ? 

Do you have photos of awards or only these pictures ? 
 

14 hours ago, Graf said:

Nice crosses

Very nice  

only 30-40 orders VI class with swords before 1908 

silver crosses Rothe production 

On 03/03/2016 at 19:10, paja said:

I'm pleased to say that the author gave me permission to publish the list of king Milan's decorations from his book.
All the credit for compiling the list goes to Mr. Acović to whom I am grateful. 

 

-AUSTRIA-HUNGARY-
-Order of Franz Joseph, Grand Cross (1869)
-Order of Leopold, Grand Cross 
-Order of St. Stephen, Grand Cross (1880)

-BAVARIA-
-Order of St. Hubert (1884)

-BELGIUM-
-Order of Leopold, Grand Cordon (1881)

-BRAUNSCHWEIG-
-Order of Henry the Lion

-BULGARIA-
-Order of Bravery, I grade (1882)
-Order of Saint Alexander, Grand Cross (1882)

-DENMARK-
-Order of the Elephant (1882)

-FRANCE-
-Legion of Honour, Grand Cross (1873) 
His son's Legion of Honor was stolen by the Germans during occupation. Today it is kept in National Museum in Prague thanks to Václav Měřička.

-GREECE-
-Order of the Redeemer, Grand Cross (1880)

-HAWAII-
-Order of Kalākaua, Grand Cross (1882)
Hawaiian king awarded Milan when they met in Vienna. On that occasionKing Kalākaua received the Order of the Cross of Takovo.

-HESSE-
-Ludwig Order, Grand Cross (1882)

-ITALY-
-Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, Grand Cross

-ORTHODOX PATRIARCHATE OF JERUSALEM-
-Order of the Holy Sepulchre 
According to king's wishes he was buried with this order in Krušedol monastery.

-MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN-
-Order of the Wendish Crown, Grand Cross (1882)

-MONACO-
-Order of Saint-Charles, Grand Cross (1883)

-MONTENEGRO-
-Order of Danilo I, Grand Cross (1869)

-NETHERLANDS-
-Order of the Netherlands Lion, Grand Cross (1882)

-OLDENBURG-
-House and Merit Order of Peter Frederick Louis (1882)

-PERSIA-
-Order of the Lion and the Sun (1878)

-PORTUGAL-
-Combined Order of Christ and St. Benedict of Aviz (1882)

-ROMANIA-
-Order of the Star of Romania, Grand Cross (1878)
-Military Virtue Medal
-Defenders of Independence Medal 1877-78
-Crossing of the Danube Cross 1877

-RUSSIA-
-Order of St. George 3rd class (1878)
-Order of St. Andrew (1881)
Which means he automatically received:
-Order St. Alexander Nevsky
-Order of the White Eagle
-Order of St. Anna 1st class and
-Order of St. Stanislaus 1st class

-SAXE-MEININGEN-
-Saxe-Ernestine House Order, Grand Cross (1882)

-SAXE-WEIMAR-EISENACH-
-Order of the White Falcon, Grand Cross (1882)

-SAXONY-
-Order of the Rue Crown (1882)

-SPAIN-
-Order of Charles III, Grand Cross (1882)

-TURKEY-
-Order of Osmanieh with Brilliants (1874)

-SWEDEN-NORWAY-
-Order of the Seraphim (1882)

-WÜRTTEMBERG-
-Order of the Crown, Grand Cross for Sovereigns (1882)

? ?
I’m sure - it’s King Milan’s bulgarian order of St. Alexander 1st. class ! 
( not order second class of King Alexander ) 
 

On 07/01/2022 at 13:35, Igor Ostapenko said:

Peter , 
 

I wrote a letter to the museum with a request to send me photographs of the order from both sides.
also asked to measure the size of the order . 
 

I really hope that the museum staff will answer me !

Three weeks, I not receive answers from Military Museum in Belgrad … 

3 hours ago, 922F said:

 Hot off the press!!!

A new St. Alexander star variety!     Note  "GENUINE" Russian "mint" marks.  Embossed star body & pin looks very similar to fake Georgian Tamara stars...  Recall one such Tamara with AH/DH stamp only.

 

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But with original medalion from Rothe ! 

5 hours ago, Graf said:

No problem I will send you if i get anything nice

Thank You ! ?

On 26/12/2021 at 19:29, Igor Ostapenko said:

Dear FRIENDS , 

If you have pictures of bulgarian awards from 1880-1886 years, send me please to geshemigor@gmail.com , to PM box or to phone +972544763826 . 
Thank You for collaboration !? 

 

Marry Christmas and Happy New Year !!!!!!!!!!

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Peter , 
 

I wrote a letter to the museum with a request to send me photographs of the order from both sides.
also asked to measure the size of the order . 
 

I really hope that the museum staff will answer me !

33 minutes ago, Igor Ostapenko said:

in Military Museum in Belgrade - “few awards of King Alexander Obrenovich” 

 

- “bulgarian Star of order of St. Alexander 2nd class” 

( order 2nd class to King ? ) 

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   85 mm 

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I think it’s order belongs to Alexander’s father - Milan 

 

King Milan Obrenovich receive order of St. Alexander 1st class in 1882 year 

 

“small laurels branches”  ? 

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 THANX for information to our serbian friends !!! ?

in Military Museum in Belgrade - “few awards of King Alexander Obrenovich” 

- “bulgarian Star of order of St. Alexander 2nd class” 

( order 2nd class to King ? ) 

 - 

   85 mm 

- 

I think it’s order belongs to Alexander’s father - Milan 

King Milan Obrenovich receive order of St. Alexander 1st class in 1882 year 

“small laurels branches”  ? 

Happy New Year dear colleagues ! ?

off top 

bulgarian (sic!) TV about Prince Alexander Battenberg 

On 13/12/2021 at 02:58, Igor Ostapenko said:

Exsarch Iosif I with awards 

  https://mitropolia-sofia.org/index.php/novini/421-ekzarhat-na-balgarite-dokumentalna-izlozhba-organizirana-ot-sv-sinod-na-bptz-i-da-arhivi

( use google translater for bulgarian )