Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Grand Cross, C. 1917 United Republic of reverse centre presenting the motto

reverse centre presenting the motto of the Order on an elegant enameled blue and red medallion

An additional mark of “503831” is etched onto the mountain rail

white and green enamelled insignia

1929 to June 26

until August 19th

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Grand Cross, C. 1917 United Republic of reverse centre presenting the motto( ). Instituted May 18, 1900 by Ferdinand I. Type I. A Grand Cross badge, presenting a red enamelled arrow cross with crossed swords piercing the medallion between the arms, the obverse medallion features the white enamel cypher of found Knyaz Ferdinand on a red field, with a dark green exterior ring inscribed (For Military Merit), the reverse features a rampant crowned lion on a red field, surrounded by a green ring inscribed 2 1891 (2 August 1891),