Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Civil Merit, Sixth Class with Crown in Case, c.1944 GTRexclude (Silberne-Verdienstmedaille)

(Silberne-Verdienstmedaille)

Bennett was struck off strength and invalided to Canada for further medical treatment

The military order on the other hand

he was sent to northern France to participate in Operation Sealion

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Civil Merit, Sixth Class with Crown in Case, c.1944 GTRexclude (Silberne-Verdienstmedaille)( ). Instituted in 1900. Type III (1944 1946). In silvered white metal, measuring 46. 3 mm (w) x 72. 8 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), on original triangular ribbon, extremely fine. In original case of issue, red leather with gilt embossing, black velvet medal bed, strong catch, very fine.