Bulgaria, Kingdom. Two Cases for the National Order of Civil Merit United Republic of and thick wire catch

and thick wire catch

the inside and base lined in red satin

Schmidt received an Italian/German African Campaign Medal on 19 May 1942 and an Italian War Merit Cross on 12 February 1942 (award documents not included here)

at the age of 25

a red leatherette exterior with crowned VE cypher impressed on the lid

Bulgaria, Kingdom. Two Cases for the National Order of Civil Merit United Republic of and thick wire catchFor Fifth & Sixth Class orders, both cases bound in red leather and featuring gilt embossing on exterior; Fifth Class with black velvet medal bed while Sixth Class presents a white velvet medal bed; both with strong catches and exhibit only moderate exterior wear, very fine.