Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Civil Merit, V Class in Case Republic of His condition was severe enough

His condition was severe enough to force his being hospitalized for almost seven weeks

the two bands forming a cross

Constructed of cupal with gilt and enamels

pad on the base inside curling slightly

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Civil Merit, V Class in Case Republic of His condition was severe enough( ). Instituted on August 2nd, 1891 by Prince Ferdinand I. Type II (1908 1944). In frosted silver, an arrow cross with white enamel arms and oak leaf branches in each quadrants, the obverse center presenting the monogram of the founder Knyaz Ferdinand I on a red enameled background, surrounded by a white enamel ring inscribed (For Civil Merit), reverse centre presenting the crowned Bulgarian Lion on red enameled background, with surround presenting