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Original, Vintage Silvered National Order of Military Merit with Original triangular Ribbon; it is also called Order of Merit, Order for Military Merit, and Order of National Military Merit. Stablished May 1900 as a Grand Cross and six classes and awarded to military personnel for loyal service and merits in the time of both peace and war. The lowest class of the Order of Military merit is the so called silver cross that is made of either silver or a silvered metal alloy (like this one). This example of the VI class is on a ribbon of yellow, bordered with a wide black and thinner white stripes on either side. It is an urdy cross (46 mm), with crossed swords between the arms, on laterally-pierced ball suspension. The face is a circular central medallion bearing the monogram. For Ferdinand I, institutor of the Order, within a ring inscribed’???????????????’ (for Military Merit) and at bottom a star with a dot on each side. The reverse is a circular central medallion bearing the Bulgarian lion rampant with a shield with the Saxon coat of arms imposed on its breast within a ring inscribed with the date’2 AB?? CT? 1891′ (2 August 1891) and a star with 2 dots on each side of the date 1891. From my personal collection. You will receive the medal in photos.

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Original, Vintage–Royal Order of St. This white enamel cross pattée (39mm), without military swords, is on an ornate swivel crown suspension with flying pendelia (tassels). It measures 39 mm (w) x 69mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension. It is in extremely fine condition. The cross is silver gilt with red and white enamels, and has an imperial crown suspension. The obverse, a circular central red enamel medallion, has inscribed in gilt letters’?????????????’ (St Alexander) within a circular white enamel ring with gilt letters’??????????’ (God is with us). The reverse, a circular central white enamel medallion, has inscribed gilt letters with the date’19??????? 1878′ (19 February 1878) within a silver gilt ring. The date’19 February 1878′ is effectively that of the independence of the principality of Bulgaria from Ottoman rule. The Order was instituted on 25 December 1881 to be awarded to both military (with swords) and civilians. This example dates from after the declaration of the Kingdom in 1908. The Order was suppressed in 1944 and is relatively rare. The ribbon with hook and eye shows no visible wear and may be a correct replacement. It is in excellent condition and comes with its hard-shelled case of issue. The case is of red exterior. The lid is marked with the Imperial crown and inscribed???????? . Inside lid is in white satin with a distinctive moiré and padded, base with a recessed bed in black felt. Case is in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order of St Alexander was the second highest Bulgarian order during the Kingdom of Bulgaria. This is from my personal collection.

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Original, Vintage Silvered National Order of Military Merit with Original triangular Ribbon. It is also called Order of Merit, Order for Military Merit, and Order of National Military Merit. Stablished May 1900 as a Grand Cross and six classes and awarded to military personnel for loyal service and merits in the time of both peace and war. This class was being awarded to platoon commanders – from lieutenants to NCOs and occasionally to war veterans. This example of the V class is on a ribbon of yellow, bordered with a wide black and thinner white stripes on either side. It is an urdy cross (about 50 mm), with crossed swords between the arms, on laterally-pierced ball suspension. The face is a circular central medallion bearing the monogram. For Ferdinand I, institutor of the Order, within a ring inscribed’???????????????’ (for Military Merit) and at bottom a six-point star enclosed by 2 dots. The reverse is a circular central medallion bearing the Bulgarian lion rampant with a shield with the Saxon coat of arms imposed on its breast within a ring inscribed with the date’2 AB?? CT? 1891′ (2 August 1891). The date 1891 is also at bottom. N each side of 1891 is. A six point star with 2 dots on each side of the star. From my personal collection. You will receive the medal in photos.

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Bulgaria Kingdom, Order of St. Alexander with Crown and Swords.

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Bulgaria Bulgarian Order of Civil Merit 2nd Class Royal Star & Cross Badge & Box. Up for sale is a beautiful Bulgarian Order of Civil Merit Royal Star & Cross badges in their original box. Order of Civil Merit 2nd Class. Royal Star pin(Sterling silver & Enamel). Royal Cross(Gold plated bronze & enamel). Original award presentation box. Rare and unique set. The only thing missing is the ribbon for the Royal Cross. Don’t miss out on this great beautiful Bulgarian Order of Civil Merit award. These unique piece will make a great addition to your militaria collection. 122 North Main St. Listing and template services provided by inkFrog.

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100% ORIGINAL ISSUE PIECE. This is a very heavy and long wool winter overcoat. CANADA, USA, UK, IRELAND, AUSTRIA, DENMARK, SWEDEN, NORWAY, FINLAND, GERMANY, FRANCE, BELGIUM, ITALY, SWITZERLAND, NETHERLANDS, LUXEMBOURG, AUSTRALIA, AND NEW ZEALAND. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “worldmedals” and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped to Canada, United States, France, Australia, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan.

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100% ORIGINAL ISSUE PIECE. Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Romania, Bulgaria, Mexico, China, Macau, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Montenegro. CANADA, USA, UK, IRELAND, AUSTRIA, DENMARK, SWEDEN, NORWAY, FINLAND, GERMANY, FRANCE, BELGIUM, ITALY, SWITZERLAND, NETHERLANDS, LUXEMBOURG, AUSTRALIA, AND NEW ZEALAND. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\1919-38\Original Period Items”. The seller is “worldmedals” and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped to Canada, United States, Germany, Japan.

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