Medal "For Merit to the Bulgarian People's Army" 1965

• Date of establishment: 23 December 1965 by decree of the Presidium of the National Assembly.
• Award period: Awarded from 1965 until November 1989.
• Purpose: Awarded to military personnel of the Bulgarian People's Army with long service (usually at least 10 years), as well as to civilian citizens or foreign citizens for merits in strengthening and defending the army.
• Appearance:
• On the obverse (front side), in the center on a red enameled field, a standing golden lion is depicted, surrounded by the inscription "ЗА ЗАСЛУГИ КЪМ БНА" (FOR MERIT TO THE BPA).
• The ribbon is green with white stripes on the sides.