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Order of Saint Alexander
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For Russian Imperial Order, see Order of St. Alexander Nevsky.
The Order of St Alexander (Bulgarian: Орден "Свети Александър") was the second highest Bulgarian order during the Kingdom of Bulgaria. It was established by Knyaz Alexander I and named after his patron saint (Alexander Nevsky).[2]
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Quick Facts Royal Order of Saint AlexanderЦарски орден на свети Александър, Awarded by The King of the Bulgarians ...
Royal Order of Saint Alexander Царски орден на свети Александър | |
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![]() Collar of the Order | |
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Type | Dynastic Order |
Royal house | House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha-Koháry |
Religious affiliation | Bulgarian Orthodox |
Ribbon | Red |
Eligibility | Bulgarian and Foreign citizens |
Awarded for | Awarded with the personal benevolence of the monarch |
Status | Currently constituted, rarely granted |
Grand Master[1] | King Simeon II |
Grades | Knight Grand Cross with Collar Knight/Dame Grand Cross with Chain Knight/Dame Grand Cross Knight/Dame Grand Officer Knight/Dame Commander Knight/Dame Officer Knight/Dame Silver Cross |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Royal Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius |
Next (lower) | Royal Order of Bravery |
![]() The ribbon of the Order |
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