Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, V Class Knight Auction Archive constructed of a brown paper

constructed of a brown paper stock binding with 26 paginated interior pages which have detached from the binding

also inset into the handle near the hilt is a silvered and blackened SS insignia measuring 9 mm in diameter

The cuff of each sleeve features an added layer of dark green wool

the medals are a rare first time offering from the Napoleonic period

with the loss of three of four reverse attachment prongs in addition to moderate loss of finish throughout

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, V Class Knight Auction Archive constructed of a brown paper( ). Instituted in 1900. (Type I with Imperial Crown). In silvered bronze with red and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 50. 7 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, very light contact, replacement triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit is a Bulgarian order during the Kingdom of Bulgaria and the Republic of Bulgaria. In is the third highest order in the Republic of Bulgaria along with the Order