Throughout Europe, the post-World War I period was marked by instability. The growing role of the state in the economy, the revanchist sentiments, and the decline of the old parties to the favour of new political formations further complicated post-war recovery – including in Bulgaria. The country faced serious problems on the international scene, territorial and ethnic conflicts with its neighbours. The dire economy, the huge influx of refugees, and the heavy clauses of the Treaty of Neuilly were a burden that post-war governments had to carry while also dealing with domestic political instability, due in part to growing ambitions of military organizations to influence the processes. The Bulgarian army was also affected by this. And despite all of this, the restoration of the armed forces began – first in secret, later, after the signing of the 1938 Thessaloniki Agreement, openly.
Visitors can familiarize themselves with this historical period through the exhibits on display: a gilded hammer, used by Tsar Boris III to pin the new battle flags (1937), a Model 1937 flag, uniforms, weapons, equipment, and machines, characteristic of the period.
