Bulgaria

The War decoration was added in 1916 to be awarded for exceptional acts of bravery in the field. The crown used was the Imperial crown.

Badge of the Order of Military Merit 1916 - 1945 (2nd Type)

This example is of the3rd class badge worn on a ribbon suspended from the neck

2nd Class Breast Star of the Order of Military Merit 1916 - 1945 (2nd Type)

This example is of the 2nd class Breast Star worn on the left breast as well as the neck badge

Order of Military Merit 1916 - 1945 (2nd Type)

This example is of the 5th Class without crown worn on a ribbon suspended from the left breast

Awaiting Picture

1st Class Breast Star of the Order of Military Merit 1916 - 1945 (2nd Type)

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

Awaiting Picture

THE 1916-1945 ORDER CONSISTS OF FIVE BASIC CLASSES (All of these awards have the Royal Bulgarian Crown on the suspension and in addition the War Decoration)

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. This is awarded with diamonds to foreign royalty

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. This is awarded with diamonds to foreign heads of state

3rd Class This badge is worn suspended from a neck ribbon, but it is awarded without the Breast Star. This is awarded with diamonds to foreign heads of state

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.<