Bulgaria, Kingdom. A National Order for Civil Merit, III Class Commander with Case

(ОРД.ЗА ГРАЖД.ЗАП. III.CT.). Instituted in 1891. Type II with Imperial Crown (1908-1944).  Multi-piece construction, in bronze gilt, a white enamelled arrow cross with oak leaves in each quadrant, rampant crowned lion in the center medallion, the reverse with the Bulgarian emblem, surmounted by an Imperial crown with internal red cap, measuring 53.8 mm (w) x 85.4 mm (h- inclusive of its Imperial crown suspension), worn on a segment of the original ribbon connected to a black band with hook with, enamel chip on the obverse medallion, otherwise enamels intact, scattered gilt wear, remains in very fine condition.

Contained in its original case of issue, a red leatherette exterior with impressed cyrillic on the lid, the interior with a silk lid and black velvet recessed medal bed, measure 72.7 mm (w) x 154 mm (l) x 24 mm (d), wear to exterior and interior, clasp functional, in near very fine condition.