Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V. Class on Bravery Ribbon, c. 1935

(Орден за Военна Заслуга). Instituted May 18th, 1900. A pointed Cross with crossed swords through the center of the award, constructed of silver and multi-coloured enamels, the obverse with a central red medallion bearing the monogram of its founder, Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, surrounded by a ring of green enamels inscribed “ЗА ВОЕННА ЗАСЛУГА”, the reverse with a central red enameled medallion bearing a silvered rampant crowned lion, surrounded by a ring of green enamels inscribed “2 АВГУСТЪ 1891”, suspended of a pierced ball suspension and swivel ring from a tri-fold “bravery” ribbon, unmarked, measuring 50.7 mm (w) x 53.9 mm (l), weighing 21.49 grams. 

Accompanied by a presentation case, constructed of a lightweight wooden core, with a red faux leather exterior, the exterior of the lid inscribed with the name and class of the award in golden coloured ink, the interior of the lid lined with off-white cotton material, with an intact elongated exterior metal hinge, intact interior hinge cover, recessed off-white felt medal bed, and functional exterior metal clasp closure, measuring 68 mm (w) x 115 mm (l), in near extremely fine condition.