marked "DIH MIE STUDIO" on the matte and measuring 210 mm (w) x 167 mm (h))
a high-quality cloth centenary piece in near extremely fine condition
maker marked “Redo Saarlouis” on reverse
(Heer Schulterklappen für Oberst der Kavallerie/Aufklärung)
Anglo-Boer War
Bulgaria, Kingdom. Order of Military Merit, IV Class, c. 1900 Archive marked "DIH MIE STUDIO" on( ). Instituted May 18, 1900, by Ferdinand I. Type 1. Multi piece construction in bronze gilt, cross in red enamel with Imperial crown. The centre of the cross bearing the royal monogram of its founder, Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, is surrounded by a ring in green enamel by the inscription, . Reverse shows crowned lion in gold surrounded by a ring in green enamel and the inscription, 2 1891. Triangular ribbon, extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Order