Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class with Crown Newly Listed (Орден Отечественной войны / Orden

(Орден Отечественной войны / Orden Otechestvennoy Voyny)

embossed in dull

’s birthday was April 20

it was noted that McDonald was being "retired on medical grounds"

as he was transferred to 3rd Field Company

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class with Crown Newly Listed (Орден Отечественной войны / Orden( ). Instituted May 18, 1900, by Ferdinand I. Type 1. Multi piece construction, in silver, cross in red enamel with two crossed swords, obverse centre shows Bulgarian flag, reverse centre shows crowned lion surrounded by a ring in green enamel with the inscription , measures 47. 8mm (w) x 74. 7 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), on original striped triangular ribbon, very fine condition.