Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Vi Class Military Merit Cross Auction the capture of the Sampagha

the capture of the Sampagha and Arhanga Passes

inscribed "MALAGA" at the left

Type I has pierced insignia

hallmarked and marked "STERLING" on the reverse of both the rifle and the insiginia

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Vi Class Military Merit Cross Auction the capture of the Sampagha( ). Instituted in 1900. In silvered metal, measuring 45. 5 mm (w) x 50 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit is a Bulgarian order during the Kingdom of Bulgaria and the Republic of Bulgaria. In is the third highest order in the Republic of Bulgaria along with the Order of Civil Merit and the Order of the Madara Rider. The order was established by Prince