Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Military Merit Order, I Class Grand Cross With War Decoration, By Johann Schwerdtner, C.1940 GTRexclude the badge depicting a laurel

the badge depicting a laurel wreath and a steering wheel

5) The promotion certificate states that Fahnenkadett (Cadet) Geys has been promoted to Fähnrich (Ensign) in the 2nd Artillery on Foot Regiment

Numbered #330

and blue threads

asked to return to the Sea of Japan

Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Military Merit Order, I Class Grand Cross With War Decoration, By Johann Schwerdtner, C.1940 GTRexclude the badge depicting a laurel( ). Instituted in 1900 by Knyaz Ferdinand. Type I with Imperial Crown. A large bronze gilt badge, consisting of a red enameled Arrow Cross with swords in each quadrant, green enameled laurels denote a war decoration which is joined by a bow over the 6 o'clock arm, obverse centre presenting the monogram of founder Knyaz Ferdinand on red enamel backing, surrounded by white enamel ring with inlaid inscription (For Military Merit), reverse center