Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class, c.1916 Republic of While having a common trait

While having a common trait of military training with the latter two

a coolness and courage under fire of the highest order

Brown leather buffer pad at the blade's base

the obverse depicting a rampant crowned lion

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class, c.1916 Republic of While having a common trait( ). Instituted in 1900. In bronze gilt, featuring a red enameled Urdy cross with crossed swords in each quadrant, obverse centre with white enameled cypher on red field, reverse centre with gilt lion and green enamel surround, with gilt crown suspension and red enameled interior, measuring 50. 9 mm (w) x 79. 4 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), on period ribbon with rosette, enamel damage to central medallion and details on crown, loss of gilt on