Bulgaria, People’s Republic. An Order Of Georgi Dimitrov In Gold Auction Instituted 1808 by Joseph Bonaparte

Instituted 1808 by Joseph Bonaparte

designer marked “HAGER”

above a raised inscription of “DIE VORAUSSETZUNG ZUR TAT IST DER WILLE UND DER MUT ZUR WAHRHAFTIGKEIT” (“THE REQUIREMENT FOR ACTION IS THE WILL AND COURAGE OF THE TRUTH”)

The scabbard fittings exhibit very light contact and surface wear

Bulgaria, People’s Republic. An Order Of Georgi Dimitrov In Gold Auction Instituted 1808 by Joseph BonaparteInstituted June 17, 1950. Third Issue. In 14K Gold, a decoration depicting a left facing profile of Georgi Dimitrov on a red enamelled background with a white enamel surrounding ring, the medallion is encircled by a wreath of wheat with a red enamelled star at 12 oclock, and a red enamel banner under the profile inscribed , the reverse is plain with two rivet holes, measures 42. 1mm (w) x 47. 3mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 38. 6 grams