Bulgaria, Kingdom. A National Order of Civil Merit, IV Class. GTRexclude downward scallops to the front

downward scallops to the front

103 mm x 285 mm

any awards received

on a postwar replacement loop for suspension from its period original ribbon

65mm (h) and weighing at 55

Bulgaria, Kingdom. A National Order of Civil Merit, IV Class. GTRexclude downward scallops to the front( ). Instituted in 1891. In silver gilt, an Urdy cross in white enamel, adorned with green and red enameled thistles, obverse centerpiece bearing the royal cypher of its founder, surrounded by the inscription , the reverse centerpiece bearing the rampant lion, surrounded by the date 2 1891, measuring 73 mm (h) x 47 mm (w) inclusive of crown suspension, unmarked, enamels intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The National Order of Civil Merit was