Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Bravery, Knight Grand Officer, C.1900 United Republic of mostly connected to a foot

mostly connected to a foot injury Hoffmann sustained in May of 1938

suspending two black leather sword straps

By the age of 17

along with a letter from the War Veteran's Allowance Board and another from Ottawa accompanying his QSA

Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Bravery, Knight Grand Officer, C.1900 United Republic of mostly connected to a foot( , ). Instituted in 1880. Type II. A white enameled Maltese cross with crossed swords, obverse centre with crowned Bulgarian lion on red enamel, green enamel surround, reverse centre with cipher of Price Alexander of Battenberg on a red enameled backing, green enamel surround with 1879 date, measuring 58. 5 mm (w) x 85. 5 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Military Order for Bravery is the oldest