Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of St. Alexander, Fifth Class, with Case

Instituted in 1881. In silver with red and white enamels, cross in white enamel, obverse centre piece shows stylized inscription with the name of the order surrounded by a ring with the inscription “СЪ НАМИ БОГЪ”, reverse shows the date “19 ФЕВРАЛЪ 1878” on a white background, measuring  39.22 mm (w) x 69.9 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension), on triangle ribbon, extremely fine condition. In its hardshelled case of issue, deep red exterior with black bottom, lid marked with the Imperial crown surmounting the monogram of Tsar Ferdinand I and inscribed "ОРДЕНЪ СВ. АЛЕКСАНДРБ V. СТП." in gilt, very fine condition. 

Footnote: The Order of St Alexander was the second highest Bulgarian order during the Kingdom of Bulgaria. It was established by Knyaz (Prince) Alexander I with a decree on December 25, 1881, named in honour of the patron saint of Alexander Battenberg. Initially it was planned to have five grades and a necklace but subsequently four grades and grand and lesser Necklace were formed, with a Grand Cross being added in 1908. In time, wartime grades with swords in the middle and above the cross were added. The order was awarded to Bulgarian and foreign citizens with the personal benevolence of the Bulgarian monarch, who was the Grand Master.