Bulgaria, Kingdom. A National Order for Civil Merit, III Class Commander Newly Listed surrounded by a broad ring

surrounded by a broad ring consisting of a laurel wreath constructed of multi-coloured fabric

the reverse with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire pinback

though with Ypres itself closer to the front

affixed with four reverse attachment prongs to a lanyard constructed of a dark grey rayon blend with silver aluminum wire chevrons

a balloon observer’s insignia

Bulgaria, Kingdom. A National Order for Civil Merit, III Class Commander Newly Listed surrounded by a broad ring(. .. III. CT.). Instituted in 1891. Type II with Imperial Crown (1908 1944). Multi piece construction, in silver gilt, a white enamelled arrow cross with oak leaves in each quadrant, rampant crowned lion in the center medallion, the reverse with the Bulgarian emblem, surmounted by an Imperial crown with internal red cap, measuring 54. 6 mm (w) x 86. 9 mm (h inclusive of its Imperial crown suspension), weighs 42. 0 grams, worn on the original ribbon,