Order of Saint Alexander
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).
| Royal Order of Saint Alexander Царски орден на свети Александър | |
|---|---|
Collar of the Order | |
| Awarded by The King of the Bulgarians | |
| 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 | 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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