Bulgaria Republic Order of the 9 September 1944 II Class 1945 - 1991 vgAE 55 mm.; Enameled; with original ribbon; Original name: Орден „9 Септември 1944“; Awarded to Bulgarian and foreign citizens who took part in the armed insurrection of 9 September 1944 and later to participants in the founding and consolidating of the people's authority. There are 2 variations of this award for civilians and for military personnel. The military variation has additional swords. Worn on a plain red neck ribbon until 1958 and from then on worn on a 5 sided soviet style suspension on the chest. Designed by B. Angelushev.; Condition-I