Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Military Merit Order, I Class Grand Cross With War Decoration, By Johann Schwerdtner, C.1940 GTRexclude in French-Spanish popularly called “Joffre”

in French-Spanish popularly called “Joffre” Division

the badge depicting a laurel wreath and a steering wheel

An Early Pilot’s Badge to Pilot Downed May 19 1940

STEWART) written on back of board mounting

the 1918 defensive battles occurred

Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Military Merit Order, I Class Grand Cross With War Decoration, By Johann Schwerdtner, C.1940 GTRexclude in French-Spanish popularly called “Joffre”( ). Instituted in 1900 by Knyaz Ferdinand. Type I with Imperial Crown. A large bronze gilt badge, consisting of a red enameled Arrow Cross with swords in each quadrant, green enameled laurels denote a war decoration which is joined by a bow over the 6 o'clock arm, obverse centre presenting the monogram of founder Knyaz Ferdinand on red enamel backing, surrounded by white enamel ring with inlaid inscription (For Military Merit), reverse center