Bulgaria, Principality. An Order of St. Alexander, I Class Set with Swords, by Rothe Province of China with the gilt on the

with the gilt on the wreath very well preserved

the reverse medallion presents the F

centrepiece in white enamels and illustrating a gold-coloured cross

demonstrating moderate soiling and material fatigue (the former including mothing)

and marked “GES

Bulgaria, Principality. An Order of St. Alexander, I Class Set with Swords, by Rothe Province of China with the gilt on theInstituted December 21, 1881. Type II with Imperial Crown. Military Division. A silver gilt Maltese cross in patterned green enamels, with die struck swords, obverse centre presenting the crowned Bulgarian Lion on red enamel background, with white enamel surround with motto (God with us) with laurel wreaths below, reverse centre in white enamel with inscription 19 1878 (18 February 1878), the date of the signing of the Treaty of San Stefano, adorned