Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Saint Alexander, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Rothe, C.1914 GTRexclude 1-1/2" in width by 7/8"

1-1/2" in width by 7/8" in height

with a horizontally-pierced ball and ring suspension

The butterscotch-coloured leather sweatband is perforated along the front edge with five tiny rows of forty ventilation holes each

and was present in the actions at Festubert

based on her doing patrols in the North Sea

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Saint Alexander, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Rothe, C.1914 GTRexclude 1-1/2" in width by 7/8"Instituted 1881. Type II. Military Division. A silver star consisting of eight arms composed of clusters of seven smooth armed rays, obverse centre presenting the stylized inscription with the name of the order on red enamels, the surrounding ring there was the motto (God with us) with laurel wreaths below, gilt crossed swords affixed at 12 o'clock, reverse with central pin assembly, maker marked on back plate FR for Rothe, as well as "3 Hounds Head