Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Bravery, Miniature Auction Archive On 25 March 1943

On 25 March 1943

by Dimitri Osipov ( marked “K” and Cyrillic “DO” on the low arm on reverse under enamel)

There is a deep cotton-lined pocket with a side-entry near the opening of the blouse

indicating this was worn at the Army NCO Preparatory Schools

the other one without a ribbon)

Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Military Order Of Bravery, Miniature Auction Archive On 25 March 1943( ). Instituted in 1880. Two piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, number impressed "10916" and city maker marked "" (Sofia) on the reverse, measuring 26. 7 mm (w) x 26. 8 mm (h), screwback, chipping evident in the red enamels on the shield, otherwise the enamels are intact, very fine. Footnote: The Military Order for Bravery was instituted on January 1, 1880 by Tsar Alexander I.