Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, V Class Knight, C.1910 GTRexclude in green case of issue

in green case of issue (case slightly damaged on the bottom)

The mission was one of the costliest for the United States Army Air Forces in the European Theater

re-treated then returned to France a third time

one button has lost its reverse retaining loop

the reverse presents the inscription TEENETE EEST (FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE)

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, V Class Knight, C.1910 GTRexclude in green case of issue( ). Instituted in 1900. Type I with Imperial Crown. In silver with red, white and green enamels, measuring 47. 8 mm (h) x 76. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its Imperial crown suspension, fine chipping evident in the large red enamelled jewel on the base of the crown on both sides, otherwise the enamels are intact, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red pebbled exterior, marked with the