as part of the 2nd Cruiser Squadron with the Atlantic Fleet
the obverse depicting a lion infront of a palm
and Army Long Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal with Regular Army Bar
the red lacquered field at the lower right on the shield exhibiting wear
surface wear on the Star
Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class, c. 1891. Archive as part of the 2nd( ). Instituted May 18, 1900, by Ferdinand I. Type 1. Multi piece construction in bronze gilt, cross in red enamel with Imperial Crown. The centre of the cross bearing the royal monogram of its founder, Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, is surrounded by a ring in green enamel and the inscription . Reverse shows crowned lion in gold surrounded by a ring in green enamel and the inscription, 2 1891. Measures 51. 1 mm (w) x 89. 3 mm (l), triangular ribbon,