# 52 Bulgarian Medal for Consolidation of Military Friendship, color enamel

This is the very rare emission of this medal, probably made only for a very short period. It differs by the very fine colr enamel work of the obverse. Probably because of the expensive and difficult work this emission was stopped and the otehr not enameled version was awarded.
Instituted: On 4th March 1975
Given to: Generals, officers and sergeants of the Armies to the countries who were members of the Warsaw Pact.
Form: Circle shape made of bronze with 34 mm of diameter. Obverse: Relief hammer, sickle and sword. From both sides of the images are the National flags of the member countries. Above is written, "For Strengthening the Fraternity in the Sphere of Armaments" and the date of signing the Pact "14 May 1955". Reverse: "Bulgarian PeopleÂ’s Army" and "NRB" surrounded by laurel twigs. The ribbon of the medal is with five-angle shape, light blue with red lines on the edges and white, green and red lines in the middle.
Author: Raicho Peev
Emission closed: 1989