Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class, c.1916 Republic of this came from the estate

this came from the estate of a Canadian 48th highlander Officer during the 1970's

the obverse depicting a rampant crowned lion

the reverse with a crowned Royal Coat of Arms in gold

after Italy had become a Republic

in stamped bronzed metal (magnetic)

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, IV Class, c.1916 Republic of this came from the estate( ). 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