Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class Newly Listed measuring 128 mm x 85

measuring 128 mm x 85 mm

exposes recessed areas inside both covers for the placement of cigarettes

there was concern by the Republic of France

the next clause makes an exception by allowing the new Monarch to establish "a single decoration for military distinction in wartime and only for army men"

surrounded by a red enamelled ring inscribed EIN GOTT-EIN RECHT-EIN WAHRHEIT (One God

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class Newly Listed measuring 128 mm x 85Instituted May 18, 1900. A IV Class decoration, in bronze gilt, a red enamelled cross with two crossed swords, the obverse medallion features a white enamelled insignia, surrounded by a green enamelled ring inscribed 3 3, the reverse medallion with a rampant lion with 2 1891 inscribed in a green ring, surmounted by a princely crown with internal red cap, worn on a triangular ribbon with large central rosette, measures 50. 55 mm (w) x 76. 25 mm (h