Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class with Crown Province of China officially impressed and read "1703

officially impressed and read "1703 L

surface rust on the Prussian IC

who also served on H

was awarded the Knight’s Cross for his leadership role during the Battle of the Demyansk Pocket

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class with Crown Province of China officially impressed and read "1703( ). Instituted May 18, 1900, by Ferdinand I. Type 1. Multi piece construction, in silver, cross in red enamel with two crossed swords, obverse centre shows Bulgarian flag, reverse centre shows crowned lion surrounded by a ring in green enamel with the inscription , measures 47. 8mm (w) x 74. 7 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), on original striped triangular ribbon, very fine condition.