Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of St. Alexander, Fifth Class, with Case Auction bluish-gray mesh backer

bluish-gray mesh backer

3 grams (inclusive of ribbon and boutonniere)

Given over to the United States as part of war reparations

but of course can't keep out shells

With Certificate of Service

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of St. Alexander, Fifth Class, with Case Auction bluish-gray mesh backerInstituted in 1881. In silver with red and white enamels, cross in white enamel, obverse centre piece shows stylized inscription with the name of the order surrounded by a ring with the inscription , reverse shows the date 19 1878 on a white background, measuring 39. 22 mm (w) x 69. 9 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), on triangle ribbon, extremely fine condition. In its hardshelled case of issue, deep red exterior with black bottom, lid marked