Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class visually-hidden a book describing the exploits

a book describing the exploits of Balevski was published by Ivan Pejkovski "With Academician Angel Balevski - Jokingly and Seriously

with three brass bands

constructed of gilded and blackened nickel-silver (gilded highlights are burnished) and without any question gilding was done before the eagle was riveted on the base

with spots of white paint evident on the underside of the brim and in the dome

obverse illustrating Christ on the Cross

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class visually-hidden a book describing the exploits( ). 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 , on original striped triangular ribbon, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted 18th of May 1900 by Ferdinand I. It was awarded to military personnel for