Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Military Merit Order, I Class Grand Cross With War Decoration, By Johann Schwerdtner, C.1940 GTRexclude A second war German boutonniere

A second war German boutonniere

he is recognised as the first ever pilot officer to receive the Oak Leaves to his Knight’s Cross

Commander's Neck Badge - in bronze gilt (marked BRONZE on the rim) 45 x 65mm

Footnote: Henry Patrick Mangan was born on July 8

late 18th Century

Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Military Merit Order, I Class Grand Cross With War Decoration, By Johann Schwerdtner, C.1940 GTRexclude A second war German boutonniere( ). 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