Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Miniature Order Of Military Merit

(Орден за Военна Заслуга). Instituted in 1900. A fine period insignia in silver with red and green enamels, the insignia measuring 19 mm (w) x 19 mm (h), mounted to a circular base in silver with yellow, black and white enamels, the base measuring 22.2 mm in diameter, screwback, intact enamels, 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 of Civil Merit and the Order of the Madara Rider. The order was established by Prince Ferdinand I, with a decree of the Knyaz on May 19, 1900 as a sign of the benevolence of the Monarch to the bravery of the Bulgarian army. It was similar to the Order of Civil Merit but made for military personnel. It was awarded to military officers for bravery or meritorious service, established in six grades, with the Grand Cross added in 1933. The War Decoration was authorized in 1916, and the use of a Bravery Ribbon in 1912.