Bulgaria (Kingdom). National Order For Civil Merit, Ii Class Grand Officer Case, Type Ii With Imperial Crown (1908-1944) United Republic of signature and initials stamped in

signature and initials stamped in faded blue ink at the lower right

He was appointed Acting Assistant Surgeon on 14 December 1854 and Assistant Surgeon with the 7th Dragoons on 9 February 1855

he claimed 104 aerial victories and was shot down himself on four occasions

returning from a night sortie to Duisburg

Bulgaria (Kingdom). National Order For Civil Merit, Ii Class Grand Officer Case, Type Ii With Imperial Crown (1908-1944) United Republic of signature and initials stamped inInstituted in 1891. Hardshelled, red pebbled exterior with black finished bottom, marked with a gilt Imperial Crown and the inscription " " " II. Ciii." on the lid, padded white silk lining on the inside lid, black velvet recessed and slotted medal beds, dual hinged, latch closure, very light soiling evident on the exterior, case near extremely fine.