Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class with Crown Republic of with minor loss of finish

with minor loss of finish and material fatigue visible to the core and case

The decision was made by medical authorities while Gape was in hospital

A rare award document for a Kriegsmarine Shipyard Merit Badge

evidence of gilding but heavily worn

It is accompanied by a matching cover

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class with Crown Republic of with minor loss of finish( ). Instituted May 18, 1900, by Ferdinand I. Type 1. In silver, featuring a red enameled Pisan cross, obverse centre bearing the monogram of the founder Knyaz Ferdinand, surrounded by a ring in green enamel with inscription (For Military Merit), reverse centre with Bulgarian lion, adorned by crown with internal red enameling, measures 48. 1 mm (w) x 74. 3 mm (h), enamel repairs to obverse and reverse 12 oclock arm where crown makes contact, small