Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class Officer With War Decoration, C.1918 GTRexclude 31 mm x 41 mm

31 mm x 41 mm inclusive of its crossed swords suspension)

was formed from a zeltbahn during the war and saw service in this format

with dual loops bearing a blackened leather chinstrap

maker marked “CARL POELLATH

a Maltese cross in silver gilt with white enameled arms

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Iv Class Officer With War Decoration, C.1918 GTRexclude 31 mm x 41 mm( ). Instituted in 1900. Type I with Imperial Crown . In silvered bronze with red, white and green enamels, measuring 47. 8 mm (h) x 74. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its Imperial crown suspension, fine chipping evident in the enamelled jewels on the base of the crown on both sides, otherwise the enamels are intact, greening present on the centrepiece icons and on the swords on both sides, replacement bravery ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order