| Hero of the People's Republic of Bulgaria | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Gold Star medal of the Hero of the People's Republic of Bulgaria | |
| Type | Honorary title |
| Awarded for | Merits in defending Bulgaria and other countries allied to Bulgaria |
| Country | People's Republic of Bulgaria |
| Presented by | the State Council of the People's Republic of Bulgaria |
| Eligibility | Bulgarian and allied citizens |
| Status | No longer awarded |
| Established | 15 June 1948 |
| Last awarded | 1990 |
| Total | 58 |
| Precedence | |
| Equivalent | Hero of Socialist Labour |
| Next (lower) | People's Honorary Title |
| Related | Order of Georgi Dimitrov |
The Hero of the People's Republic of Bulgaria (Bulgarian: Герой на Народна република България) was awarded to Bulgarian and foreign citizens for merits in defending Bulgaria and other countries allied to Bulgaria. Established on 15 June 1948, it was awarded until 1990. It was the highest honour of the People's Republic of Bulgaria. Individuals who were named Hero of the People's Republic of Bulgaria were also awarded the Order of Georgi Dimitrov, Bulgaria's highest award at the time.[1]
- ^ Werlich, Robert (1965). Orders and decorations of all nations: ancient and modern, civil and military. Washington: Quaker Press. p. 43.