Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit, V Class Knight, C. 1940 Newly Listed His wife was Lieselotte (Lilo)

His wife was Lieselotte (Lilo) Gerlach

This has been established in 1937 in Torgau as well as in 1943 in Großenhain

and a label indicating the photo was taken on 1 April 1939

he was promoted to Oberleutnant

he is listed as a Medical Officer detailed for service with the Indian Troops going to China with the 1st Bengal Lancers

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Civil Merit, V Class Knight, C. 1940 Newly Listed His wife was Lieselotte (Lilo)Instituted August 2, 1891 by Prince Ferdinand I. Type II (1908 1944). In frosted silver, an arrow cross with white enamel arms and oak leaf branches in each quadrants, the obverse center presenting the monogram of the founder Knyaz Ferdinand I on a red enamelled background, surrounded by a white enamel ring inscribed (For Civil Merit), reverse centre presenting the crowned Bulgarian Lion on red enamelled background, with surround presenting the orders