Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, I Class Star, c.1915 Auction Below the large "8" is

Below the large "8" is a manufacturer's label printed in black ink on white cotton

Schwerin”

handpainted cover

Re-Instituted in 1947

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, I Class Star, c.1915 Auction Below the large "8" is( ). Instituted May 18th, 1900. Of typical Austrian manufacture, a large eight point star, a four point silver base with clusters of smooth rays, with four silver gilt rays adhered to the silver base by rivets on the reverse, the obverse medallion features a red enamelled cross with swords piercing the center, the medallion features the monogram of its founder, Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, surrounded by a ring of green enamels inscribed , the reverse