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13 Centuries of Bulgaria

13 Centuries of Bulgaria
The badge consists of a five-pointed star, 75mm in diameter. In the centre there is a square of 20g gold, which depicts mediaeval frescoes from the Veliki Preslav Palace surrounded by green-enamelled olive branches. It bears the number 681, the year of the creation of the Bulgarian state. It is worn on a sash 85mm wide, beige/off-white with a white, green and red central stripe. The star of the order is five-pointed, 80mm in diameter. In the centre there is a similar medallion to that on the badge. Awardees also receive a miniature star to wear as a lapel badge. 1981.