Bulgaria, Socialist. An Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius Collar Set in Case Newly Listed reverse marked "925" (silver)

reverse marked "925" (silver)

the reverse bears the crowned cipher “FWR III” for Friedrich Wilhelm Rex III

as he was recalled for First World War service on July 23

7 and 26 mm in diameter respectively

Footnote: The Silver Grade Medal was instituted on February 5

Bulgaria, Socialist. An Order of Saints Cyril and Methodius Collar Set in Case Newly Listed reverse marked "925" (silver)( ). Instituted on May 18, 1909. Reinstituted in 2003. In silver gilt, a long collar featuring 52 small red enamelled links with superimposed lions, plain reverse, culminating in a four point red enamelled star with a superimposed cross, connected to the sash badge via a thin chain, measuring roughly 90 cm in length, all enamels intact, in mint condition. The Sash badge, in silver gilt, featuring a blue enamelled cross with red enamelled flames in