Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class with Crown Province of China including a Heer EM/NCO’s M44

including a Heer EM/NCO’s M44 cap insignia

the obverse centre presents a circular central medallion bearing the crowned cipher of King Ludwig III within a circular border in the form of a buckled belt inscribed MERENTI (MERIT) above

reverse illustrating a map of the Atlantic Ocean

he was posted to the Regimental Depot of the Royal 22nd Regiment

officially impressed and read "1703 L

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class with Crown Province of China including a Heer EM/NCO’s M44( ). 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.