Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, V Class Knight Auction Archive the medals are a rare

the medals are a rare first time offering from the Napoleonic period

also inset into the handle near the hilt is a silvered and blackened SS insignia measuring 9 mm in diameter

with a copper pin in the centre

with the loss of three of four reverse attachment prongs in addition to moderate loss of finish throughout

the reverse inscribed “XV”

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, V Class Knight Auction Archive the medals are a rare( ). Instituted in 1900. (Type I with Imperial Crown). In silvered bronze with red and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 50. 7 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, very light contact, replacement triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit is a Bulgarian order during the Kingdom of Bulgaria and the Republic of Bulgaria. In is the third highest order in the Republic of Bulgaria along with the Order