Bulgaria, Kingdom. Order of Military Merit, IV Class, c. 1900 United Republic of within a red enameled ring

within a red enameled ring bearing an inscription of “NAT

3 mm long stickpin and its 15

The cuff of each sleeve is rolled up to a depth of 150 and remains in place under its own weight

consisting of five grey bakelite buttons meeting reinforced buttonholes on the opposite sides

Type V (1892-1918) (silvered bronze

Bulgaria, Kingdom. Order of Military Merit, IV Class, c. 1900 United Republic of within a red enameled ring( ). Instituted May 18, 1900, by Ferdinand I. Type 1. Multi piece construction in bronze gilt, cross in red enamel with Imperial crown. The centre of the cross bearing the royal monogram of its founder, Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, is surrounded by a ring in green enamel by the inscription, . Reverse shows crowned lion in gold surrounded by a ring in green enamel and the inscription, 2 1891. Triangular ribbon, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order