Bulgaria Boris III Giovanna Savoia Wedding History MS63 PCGS silver medal 1930

This historic Bulgarian silver medal dated 1930 commemorates the royal wedding of Tsar Boris III of Bulgaria and Princess Giovanna of Savoy, an event of major dynastic and diplomatic importance that strengthened ties between Bulgaria and Italy. Issued to mark the marriage, the medal reflects both royal symbolism and the ceremonial grandeur of the occasion.

The obverse features facing profile portraits of the newlyweds. Tsar Boris III is shown in the foreground with strong classical features, short hair, and a dignified expression, while Princess Giovanna appears just behind him, her refined profile conveying elegance and nobility. The sculptural treatment emphasizes realism, with carefully modeled hair, facial contours, and necklines. At the top is a suspension loop, indicating the medal’s intended ceremonial or commemorative use.

The reverse presents a rich heraldic composition. Two crowned shields dominate the center: one bearing a cross symbol and the other featuring a rampant lion, representing dynastic and national heraldry. Above them shines a star with radiating rays, symbolizing unity and auspicious beginnings. The shields are encircled by a laurel wreath, a classical emblem of honor and celebration. Below appears a rectangular inscription plaque with Latin text naming Bulgaria, Boris, and Giovanna, followed by the wedding date in October 1930.

Struck in silver and certified by PCGS as MS63, this medal is a remarkable piece of Bulgarian royal and European history, ideal for collectors of monarchy, medals, and interwar-period numismatics.

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