Bulgaria, Kingdom. A National Order For Civil Merit, Iv Class Officer With Imperial Crown (1908-1944) Case Archive He joined the army on

He joined the army on October 16

First award has a two-piece construction

one issued to tinsmith Karl Hottinger (b

clasp sewn in place to the lightly soiled original ribbon

Bulgaria, Kingdom. A National Order For Civil Merit, Iv Class Officer With Imperial Crown (1908-1944) Case Archive He joined the army onInstituted in 1891. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, red dimpled exterior on all sides, the lid bearing the cypher of Tsar Boris III (Reign: 1918 1943) surmounted by the Imperial Crown and inscribed " " " IV. Cm. " in gold coloured ink, inside lid lined in white satin and padded, a white cardboard insert placed within the base and housing a black felt recessed medal bed, single clasp closure, very light soiling on the exterior, measuring