Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Grand Cross, C. 1917 certificate_of_authenticity with its period original ribbon

with its period original ribbon - sewn shut at the ends

depicted in the uniform of Reichsführer-SS

maker marked Gebr

3 mm (h) Ribbon Bar with bronze star

Customs Protection Official’s Shield - Oval shaped

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Grand Cross, C. 1917 certificate_of_authenticity with its period original ribbon( ). Instituted May 18, 1900 by Ferdinand I. Type I. A Grand Cross badge, presenting a red enamelled arrow cross with crossed swords piercing the medallion between the arms, the obverse medallion features the white enamel cypher of found Knyaz Ferdinand on a red field, with a dark green exterior ring inscribed (For Military Merit), the reverse features a rampant crowned lion on a red field, surrounded by a green ring inscribed 2 1891 (2 August 1891),