Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, V Class Knight Auction Archive also inset into the handle

also inset into the handle near the hilt is a silvered and blackened SS insignia measuring 9 mm in diameter

with a copper pin in the centre

with the loss of three of four reverse attachment prongs in addition to moderate loss of finish throughout

with near total loss of finish and some oxidation evident

and bordered by silvered aluminum wire tresses

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, V Class Knight Auction Archive also inset into the handle( ). Instituted in 1900. (Type I with Imperial Crown). In silvered bronze with red and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 50. 7 mm (w) x 54. 5 mm (h), intact enamels, very light contact, replacement triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit is a Bulgarian order during the Kingdom of Bulgaria and the Republic of Bulgaria. In is the third highest order in the Republic of Bulgaria along with the Order