Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Star, By Johann Schwerdtner, C.1940 United Republic of in extremely fine condition and

in extremely fine condition and attractive

(Volunteer Reserve Decoration)

Verdun Kreuz)

residue in the recessed areas from polishing

edges trimmed in repeating angled paired rows of black and yellow embroidery

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Star, By Johann Schwerdtner, C.1940 United Republic of in extremely fine condition and( ). Instituted on 18 May of 1900. A silver and gilded silver eight pointed star with three part rays, with an Urdy cross constructed of gilded bronze, with arms constructed of red enamel, with two swords crossed between the body of the cross, the obverse centre presents the monogram of the founder Ferdinand, surrounded by a ring of green enamel with the inscription (For Military Merit), reverse presents a vertical pinback, maker marked JOHANN