Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, V Class Knight Auction Archive disembarking at Durban

disembarking at Durban

the medals are a rare first time offering from the Napoleonic period

The cuff of each sleeve features an added layer of dark green wool

the reverse inscribed “XV”

also inset into the handle near the hilt is a silvered and blackened SS insignia measuring 9 mm in diameter

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, V Class Knight Auction Archive disembarking at Durban( ). Instituted in 1900. (Type I with Imperial Crown). In silvered bronze with red and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 50. 7 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, very light contact, replacement triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit is a Bulgarian order during the Kingdom of Bulgaria and the Republic of Bulgaria. In is the third highest order in the Republic of Bulgaria along with the Order