Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Bravery, Iv Class, I Grade 1915-1917 Newly Listed The Order was abolished in

The Order was abolished in 1917

bearing a carefully-engraved dedication to Francisco Franco with letter highlighted in black and red

The upper third of the shaft has two integral oak leaf bands

tiny chip evident in the white enamels

on both sides

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Bravery, Iv Class, I Grade 1915-1917 Newly Listed The Order was abolished in, . Instituted on April 29 1880 by Alexander I. In bronze gilt, a red enamelled Maltese cross with crossed swords piercing the center, the 12 oclock arm bears the date 1915 and the 6 oclock arm reads 1917, the obverse medallion presents a crowned rampant lion surrounded by a white ring inscribed , the reverse presents a single vertical pin assembly, measures 48mm (w) x 47. 4mm (h), weighs 22. 5 grams, small hairline cracks in white enamel, dark patina