BalkanCollector Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Bulgarian First Army badge "to Berlin". This looks like a genuine piece to me but does anyone know more about it. I've read that it was worn on the sleeve. Also, what would a fair price for this one be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalkanCollector Posted January 24, 2020 Author Share Posted January 24, 2020 Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new world Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 it's a rare badge, not many people here seen it, not sure you will get any opinions here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalkanCollector Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 I have managed to find some information and pictures after hours worth of research on Bulgarian sites. The badge actually wasn't worn on the sleeve and it's an actual award making it unique in Bulgarian award system since it's not a medal or an order which was worn in the manner we all know. They started awarding these to every soldier of the 1st Bulgarian Army in March/April 1945 when the Army was still fighting in Hungary. The badge was worn on tunic's right pocket and it was sewn so it was even worn in combat. It was authorised for wear along the regular medals and orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalkanCollector Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Here's a great example of the badge in wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalkanCollector Posted January 26, 2020 Author Share Posted January 26, 2020 Example of post-war wear of the badge along with his bravery crosses and Soviet medal for victory over Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalkanCollector Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 And some more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalkanCollector Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Group of soldiers wearing the badge except the one sitting on the left Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalkanCollector Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Two soldier wearing the badge (first and last from left to right). Photo taken in Kaposvár, Hungary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalkanCollector Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 This officer is wearing the badge above the breast pocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalkanCollector Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 The officer on the right can be seen wearing the badge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalkanCollector Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 It's hard to see this one but it's there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalkanCollector Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Another officer wearing the badge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalkanCollector Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 General Vladimir Stoychev, commander of the 1st Bulgarian Army Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalkanCollector Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 Officers and soldiers of Armored Brigade. Some of them are wearing the badge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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