Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of St. Alexander, Fifth Class, with Case Auction 1895 in Winnipeg and signed

1895 in Winnipeg and signed his Officers' Declaration Paper as a Lieutenant with the 144th Infantry Battalion "Winnipeg Rifles"

but of course can't keep out shells

bluish-gray mesh backer

The lower edge of the cap band is flanked by pebbled magnetic metal buttons which accommodate a chinstrap constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire

Given over to the United States as part of war reparations

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of St. Alexander, Fifth Class, with Case Auction 1895 in Winnipeg and signedInstituted in 1881. In silver with red and white enamels, cross in white enamel, obverse centre piece shows stylized inscription with the name of the order surrounded by a ring with the inscription , reverse shows the date 19 1878 on a white background, measuring 39. 22 mm (w) x 69. 9 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), on triangle ribbon, extremely fine condition. In its hardshelled case of issue, deep red exterior with black bottom, lid marked