Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class certificate_of_authenticity measuring 54 mm (w) x

measuring 54 mm (w) x 18

loss of core paint shows evidence of repair with a permanent marker

with a silversmith mark of “ВА”

one with a glass bead

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class certificate_of_authenticity measuring 54 mm (w) x( ). Instituted May 18th, 1900. A red enameled cross with swords through the center of the award, constructed of silvered bronze and multi coloured enamels, the obverse with a central red medallion bearing the monogram of its founder, Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, surrounded by a ring of green enamels inscribed , the reverse with a central red enameled medallion bearing a silvered rampant crowned lion, surrounded by a ring of green enamels inscribed 2