Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, I Class Star, c.1915 Newly Listed the rim has been engraved

the rim has been engraved CAPT

1842 in Gloucester

demonstrating moderate loss of silver finish throughout

Footnote: Hillier Givins originally applied for a commission in the British Army in October 1855

all hallmarked

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, I Class Star, c.1915 Newly Listed the rim has been engraved( ). Instituted May 18th, 1900. Of typical Austrian manufacture, a large eight point star, a four point silver base with clusters of smooth rays, with four silver gilt rays adhered to the silver base by rivets on the reverse, the obverse medallion features a red enamelled cross with swords piercing the center, the medallion features the monogram of its founder, Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, surrounded by a ring of green enamels inscribed , the reverse