edges trimmed in repeating angled paired rows of black and yellow embroidery
The front has a vertical row of six large brown finished zinc buttons on the right side
The interior of the uniform presents silk lining with stitched “BENDONE NEW YORK” page along exterior of right side interior pocket
presenting crossed cannons
Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Military Merit, I Class Star, By Johann Schwerdtner, C.1940 United Republic of edges trimmed in repeating angled( ). Instituted on 18 May of 1900. A silver and gilded silver eight pointed star with three part rays, with an Urdy cross constructed of gilded bronze, with arms constructed of red enamel, with two swords crossed between the body of the cross, the obverse centre presents the monogram of the founder Ferdinand, surrounded by a ring of green enamel with the inscription (For Military Merit), reverse presents a vertical pinback, maker marked JOHANN