Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class Officer With War Decoration, C.1918 GTRexclude a Maltese cross in silver

a Maltese cross in silver gilt with white enameled arms

featuring period original ribbons - the Iron Cross ribbon with 25-Year Jubilee Oakleaves attached

06 mm (w) x 59

maker marked “CARL POELLATH

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Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class Officer With War Decoration, C.1918 GTRexclude a Maltese cross in silver( ). Instituted in 1900. Type I with Imperial Crown . In silvered bronze with red, white and green enamels, measuring 47. 8 mm (h) x 74. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its Imperial crown suspension, fine chipping evident in the enamelled jewels on the base of the crown on both sides, otherwise the enamels are intact, greening present on the centrepiece icons and on the swords on both sides, replacement bravery ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order