Instituted 31 December 1850 by Frederick Augustus II
A lot of three monogram insignia
before being transferred to the eastern front for the invasion in June 1941
the "X" for Australian Imperial Forces/Volunteer Overseas Service
with a central blue enameled square bearing a gilded applique
Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class GTRexclude Instituted 31 December 1850 by( ). Instituted May 18, 1900, by Ferdinand I. Type 1. In silver, featuring a red enameled Pisan cross, obverse centre bearing the monogram of the founder Knyaz Ferdinand, surrounded by a ring in green enamel with inscription (For Military Merit), reverse centre with Bulgarian lion, adorned by crown with internal red enameling, 45. 7 mm (w) x 69. 4 mm (h), with enamel loss to obverse 9 o'clock as well as reverse 9 o'clock, on period ribbon, toned