Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class with Crown Newly Listed bearing a central inscription of

bearing a central inscription of “HORST WESSEL” in Latin script of identical construction

it was noted that McDonald was being "retired on medical grounds"

’s birthday was April 20

(Орден Отечественной войны / Orden Otechestvennoy Voyny)

his citation from Headquarters

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class with Crown Newly Listed bearing a central inscription of( ). 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.