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Commemorative Medal for the 30th Anniversary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (МВР) of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria, an official decoration instituted by decree on 22 May 1974, during the socialist period.
The medal bears the Cyrillic inscription “30 ГОДИНИ МВР”, translated as “30 Years of the Ministry of Internal Affairs”. The initials МВР stand for Министерство на вътрешните работи (Ministry of Internal Affairs).
The design features a red enamelled flag displaying an emblem associated with the state security and police organizations of socialist Bulgaria, consisting of a shield with a sword and a five-pointed star. On the left are golden ears of wheat. The medal is suspended from a textile ribbon with white, green and red stripes, representing the colours of the Bulgarian national flag.
This decoration was awarded on an honorary basis to Bulgarian and foreign personnel in recognition of their service and contributions to security operations, the maintenance of public order and other duties carried out under the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Complete with its original presentation box.
Original socialist Bulgarian commemorative medal, 30th Anniversary of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, 1974.
