Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Ii Class Star With Swords & War Decoration, C.1915 United Republic of dated October 5

dated October 5

the reverse with the Congolese motto “Work and Progress”

He followed his tenure with U 9 with a posting to U 29 and would perish aboard the vessel on March 18

this is an extremely well preserved and fine quality Infantry NCO’s tunic without major flaws or signs of wear

the "V" indicating the steel supplier

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, Ii Class Star With Swords & War Decoration, C.1915 United Republic of dated October 5Instituted in 1900. Insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, mounted to a silvered bronze four pointed star base, each side with eight rays emanating from the centre between the star points, stamped "15" on the underside of the pin beside the hinge, measuring 95 mm (w) x 95 mm (h), vertical pinback. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted in May 1900 by Prince Ferdinand I and awarded to military officers for bravery or