Bulgarian Army Officer Dagger – R. Klaas Newly Listed On the outbreak of World

On the outbreak of World War I

The medal primarily covered naval actions but it was also awarded to 100 men or the Royal Sappers and Miners for their work in the demolition of Russian fortifications at Bomarsund and Sveaborg

causing HMS Triton's commander to assume that she was an enemy submarine and fired two torpedoes accordingly

Medal 1934

Rifle Brigade credited towards his pension

Bulgarian Army Officer Dagger – R. Klaas Newly Listed On the outbreak of WorldBulgarian Army Officer Dagger R. Klaas, Silver plated brass hilt fittings show moderate wear to finish on pommel & crossguard; Crossguard features lion head quillons with the Royal Bulgarian crest on the obverse and a facsimile of the Bulgarian Military Order for Bravery on reverse. Dark orange celluloid grip exhibits moderate wear but no chipping or cracks, while tightly twisted silvered wire wrap is present. Nickel plated double etched blade