Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, I Class Star, c.1915 Auction One measuring 35 cm in

One measuring 35 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

the Finnish medal with a clasp

measuring 52 mm (w) x 65 mm (h)

the reverse with a raised monogram of Duke Ernst II

100x144mm in excellent condition   Footnote: All Knight's Cross Recipient Photographs originate from a single & extremely large collection acquired by eMedals in 2008

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, I Class Star, c.1915 Auction One measuring 35 cm in( ). 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