Medal for Participation in Anti-Fascist Struggle

SKU: 02.BGR.0128.101.01

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Attributes

country

Bulgaria (Socialist)
date of institution

December 13, 1950
remarks

There are conflicting opinions concerning the original institution date of the medal. Some researchers believe the medal was founded in 1948 with the name Medal for Participation in the Guerrilla Movement, and that it was renamed the Medal for Participation in the Anti-Fascist Struggle on December 13, 1950.

History

This medal was conferred upon individuals in recognition of service against fascism and capitalism.

Its design was based off of a sculpture by Georgi Kotsev.

The medal was discontinued in 1991.

The reverse inscription translates to “For Participation in the Anti-Fascist Struggle.”