Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Merit Republic of in black bakelite

in black bakelite

35 mm (w) x 42

The hilt features both a hooked quillon and gently curved pommel for a comfortable grip

with a shell size of 66

the reverse retaining one of four attachment prongs

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Merit Republic of in black bakeliteInstituted in 1881. Type IV (King Boris III). In silver, 38. 8 mm (h) x 32 mm (w), original ribbon, light wear, extremely fine. In its hard shelled case of issue, the Royal crown on the lid, the inside lid lined in white satin and padded, black velvet medal bed, very fine. Footnote: The Medal of Merit was established by Prince Alexander on 25th December 1881 and was awarded for meritorious services to the Crown or the Country. It was awarded in three