Bulgaria, Principality. An Order of St. Alexander, I Class Set with Swords, by Rothe Newly Listed Chipping evident in the green

Chipping evident in the green enamels on the centrepiece and at the base of the wreath of the Sash Badge

measuring 75 mm (w) x 51 mm (l) to 128 mm (w) x 76 mm (l)

The sleeves have been designed to be button-less and have French cuffs

maker marked “RODO”

A bar of identical construction emanates from the back of the baseplate and extends down to a protruding boiled and blackened leather

Bulgaria, Principality. An Order of St. Alexander, I Class Set with Swords, by Rothe Newly Listed Chipping evident in the greenInstituted December 21, 1881. Type II with Imperial Crown. Military Division. A silver gilt Maltese cross in patterned green enamels, with die struck swords, obverse centre presenting the crowned Bulgarian Lion on red enamel background, with white enamel surround with motto (God with us) with laurel wreaths below, reverse centre in white enamel with inscription 19 1878 (18 February 1878), the date of the signing of the Treaty of San Stefano, adorned