A Bulgarian Military Order For Bravery; 4Th Class Knight's Breast Badge Hold Signals of distress were displayed

Signals of distress were displayed

the 88th served in the First (I) Corps through the battles of Antietam/Sharpsburg

a worn cross that remains very fine

ornate oak leaf and acorn hanger with pinback

With original

A Bulgarian Military Order For Bravery; 4Th Class Knight's Breast Badge Hold Signals of distress were displayedBulgaria (Kingdom): Type I; Silver with red and white enamels, gilt lion and cypher, 39. 5 mm, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, cypher of Tsar Alexander I (reign 1879 1886) on the lid, maker marked "JOH. SCHWERDTNER WIEN" on the inside lid, soiled recessed medal bed, wear evident in the fabric overlying the hinged area, scuffing and wear evident on the exterior, case near fine.