Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class Officer With Case, C.1920 GTRexclude 01 mm (w) x 53

01 mm (w) x 53

the reverse with a central inscription of “SIGNUM LAUDIS” (“SIGN OF PRAISE”)

Both badges are die-stamped silvered metal

the third numbered "37505" on the obverse

the Light Cruiser (CL) Phoenix Class U

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class Officer With Case, C.1920 GTRexclude 01 mm (w) x 53( ). Instituted in 1900. In bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 51. 5 mm (h) x 81 mm (h) inclusive of its Imperial crown suspension, chipping evident on one of the white enamelled jewels at the base of the crown, otherwise the enamels are intact, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked with the Imperial crown above the inscription " IV. Ciii." in gold