Bulgaria (Pricipality & Kingdom)

Order of Merit (All Types 1883 -1945)

The Order was established by Prince Alexander I of Bulgaria on 24th March 1883. This was awarded to Bulgarian officers for exceptional deeds of great bravery and merit for the cause of the Bulgarian nation.

THE 1883-1945 ORDER CONSISTS OF TWO CLASSES & FOUR TYPES
 
Badge of the Order of Merit 1883-1887

1st Type Prince Alexander I

 Awaiting Picture
 
Badge of the Order of Merit 1887-1891

2nd Type Prince Ferdinand I
 
Badge of the Order of Merit 1891-1918

3rd Type Bearded Ferdinand I

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Badge of the Order of Merit 1918-1945

4th Type King Boris III

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DETAILS OF THE 1883-1945 ORDER OF THE TWO CLASSES & FOUR TYPES

1st Type Badge in Silver with the effigy of Alexander I and worn on the left breast suspended on a triangular ribbon

2nd Type 1st Class Badge in Silver Gilt with the effigy of Prince Ferdinand I 1887 and worn on the left breast suspended on a triangular ribbon

2nd Type 2nd Class Badge in silver with the effigy of Prince Ferdinand I 1887and worn on the left breast suspended on a triangular ribbon

3rd Type 1st Class Badge in silver gilt with the older effigy of Prince Ferdinand I 1891-1908 and worn on the left breast suspended on a triangular ribbon

3rd Type 1st Class Badge in Gold with the older effigy of Tsar Ferdinand I 1908-1918 and worn on the left breast suspended on a triangular war ribbon

3rd Type 2nd Class Badge in Silver with the older effigy of Tsar Ferdinand I 1891-1918 and worn on the left breast suspended on a triangular red or the war ribbon

4th Type 1st Class Badge in Gold with the effigy of Boris III and worn on the left breast suspended on a triangular ribbon

4th Type 1st Class Badge in Gold or Silver Gilt with the effigy of Boris III and worn on the left breast suspended on a triangular ribbon

4th Type 1st Class Badge in Silver with the effigy of Boris III and worn on the left breast suspended on a triangular ribbon