Germany, Heer. A Long Service Bar with Bulgarian Order of Military Merit

(Heer Ordensschnalle). A Heer medal bar featuring two decorations, including:

1. A Wehrmacht 4-Year Long Service Award, constructed of magnetic metal, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon pinned with Heer device, the obverse bearing a raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika, circumscribed by an inscription of “TREUE DIENSTE IN DER WEHRMACHT” (“FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE WEHRMACHT”), the reverse bearing a wreathed number “4”, unmarked, measuring 30.00 grams in diameter, in near extremely fine condition.

2. A Bulgarian Order of Military Merit, V Class Cross, constructed of silver, on loop for suspension with its period original ribbon, consisting of an Arrow Cross with red enameled arms and with crossed swords piercing the centrepiece, the obverse bearing a central red enameled medallion overlaid by a silver monogram of Tsar Ferdinand I, situated within a green enameled ring bearing a silver inscription of “ЗА ВОЕННА ЗАСЛУГА” (“FOR MILITARY MERIT”), the reverse bearing a central red enameled medallion overlaid by a silvered lion rampant, situated within a green enameled ring bearing a silvered inscription of “ФЕРДИНАНДЪ I” (“FERDINAND I”) and date of “2. VIII. 1891”, without visible marks, measuring 51.56 mm (w) x 54.90 mm (h), demonstrating minor flecking and scratching to the enamels, in extremely fine condition.

Both suspended from a 75 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback and black wool reverse liner, in extremely fine condition.