Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class with Crown Newly Listed Both mounted on authentic ribbons

Both mounted on authentic ribbons

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it was noted that McDonald was being "retired on medical grounds"

bearing a central inscription of “HORST WESSEL” in Latin script of identical construction

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class with Crown Newly Listed Both mounted on authentic ribbons( ). Instituted May 18, 1900, by Ferdinand I. Type 1. Multi piece construction, in silver, cross in red enamel with two crossed swords, obverse centre shows Bulgarian flag, reverse centre shows crowned lion surrounded by a ring in green enamel with the inscription , measures 47. 8mm (w) x 74. 7 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), on original striped triangular ribbon, very fine condition.