Bulgaria

The Order was established by Prince Ferdinand I on 2nd August 1891. This was the fourth Bulgarian Order to be founded to close the gap and institute a civil award. The crown used was the royal crown.

Badge of the Order of Civil Merit 1891- 1900 (1st Type)

This example is of the 4th class badge worn on the left breast suspended from a ribbon

1st Class Star of the Order of Civil Merit 1891- 1900 (1st Type)

This example is of the 1st type Breast Star worn on the left breast

1st Class Star of the Order of Civil Merit 1891- 1900 (2nd Type)

This example is of the 2nd type Breast Star worn on the left breast

2nd Class Star of the Order of Civil Merit 1891- 1900 (2nd Type)

This example is of the 2nd type Breast Star worn on the left breast

THE 1891-1900 ORDER CONSISTS OF FIVE BASIC CLASSES (All of these awards have the Princly Crown on the suspension)

1st Class This badge in is worn suspended from a sash. In addition a 1st Class Breast Star which is without the crown and with a pin back to be worn on the left breast. There are two types of breast star as shown above

2nd Class This badge is worn suspended from a neck ribbon. In addition a 2nd Class Breast Star which is without the crown and with a pin back to be worn on the left breast.

3rd Class This badge is worn suspended from a neck ribbon. but it is not awarded with the Breast Star.

4th Class This badge is worn suspended from ribbon on the left breast. For ladies the award is suspende from a bow on the left breast.

5th Class This badge in silver and worn suspended from ribbon on the left breast. For ladies the award is suspended from a bow on the left breast.

5th Class without Crown This badge in silver and worn suspended from ribbon on the left breast. For ladies the award is suspended from a bow on the left breast.

Also one further class in for NCO's (The Cross to the Order)

Silver Cross This badge in silver without enamel and worn suspended from ribbon on the left breast. For ladies the award is suspended from a bow on the left breast.

Silver Cross without Crown This badge in silver without enamel and worn suspended from ribbon on the left breast. For ladies the award is suspended from a bow on the left breast.