Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit, Commander's Star, By Johann Schwerdtner, C.1900 Newly Listed measuring 39 mm (w) x

measuring 39 mm (w) x 62 mm (h - inclusive of crown

the two outer ones to be attached to the ends of the aforementioned belt

He returned to work as a Farm Labourer in 1919

loose centrepiece insignia on the obverse

In Case in silver gilt and enamels

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit, Commander's Star, By Johann Schwerdtner, C.1900 Newly Listed measuring 39 mm (w) x( ). Instituted 1891. Type I. 1891 1906 Issue. An impressive and large multiple ray four armed star in silver, obverse featuring a four armed white enamelled Pison cross in bronze gilt, the quadrants embellished with detailed enameled green laurel branches also in bronze gilt, with central cypher backed by beautiful enameled red background, surrounding by Cyrillic lettering on a white enamel border, reverse with pin assembly and makers cartouche