Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Alexander, Iii Class Auction 2) A War Merit Cross

2) A War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords constructed of silvered bronze in the shape of a Maltese cross with crossed swords between the arms of the cross and a circular raised border of oak leaves around a mobile swastika in the centre obverse

In the background are Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini

To Ferdinand’s dismay

silver crown and crossed swords clasp on the latter ribbon

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of St. Alexander, Iii Class Auction 2) A War Merit Cross( "" ""). Instituted in 1881 by King Alexander I. Type II. In silver gilt, a green enamelled cross, the obverse presenting a rampant lion on a red enamel field, surrounded by a white ring inscribed . , the reverse features the inscription 19 1878 on a white enamel field, the cross is surmounted by a Princely crown, measures 50. 2mm (w) x 92. 2mm (h inclusive of cross adorned crown suspension), weighs 54. 6 grams including ribbon, marked SILBER on the