Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class with Crown Republic of circa 1900-1914 period manufacture

circa 1900-1914 period manufacture

evidence of gilding but heavily worn

A very well-preserved example of a NSDAP Golden Party Badge constructed of gilded tombac and multi-coloured enamels

with minor loss of finish and material fatigue visible to the core and case

The inside of the reverse exterior cover is number engraved "8693B" and "9410B"

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class with Crown Republic of circa 1900-1914 period manufacture( ). Instituted May 18, 1900, by Ferdinand I. Type 1. In silver, featuring a red enameled Pisan cross, obverse centre bearing the monogram of the founder Knyaz Ferdinand, surrounded by a ring in green enamel with inscription (For Military Merit), reverse centre with Bulgarian lion, adorned by crown with internal red enameling, measures 48. 1 mm (w) x 74. 3 mm (h), enamel repairs to obverse and reverse 12 oclock arm where crown makes contact, small