Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of St. Alexander Officer IV Class Auction one Defence Medal (in cupro-nickel

one Defence Medal (in cupro-nickel

A circular gilt bronze medal

deterioration of most of the decals

1940 were for the delivery of propaganda leaflets over German territory against comparatively ineffective defences

General of the Cavalry in the military administration of the Eastland

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of St. Alexander Officer IV Class Auction one Defence Medal (in cupro-nickelInstituted in 1881. In silver with red and white enamels, cross in white enamel, obverse centrepiece shows stylized inscription with the name of the order surrounded by a ring with the inscription , reverse shows the date 19 1878 on a white background, inclusive of royal crown suspension 75. 7 mm (h) x 39 mm (w), on triangle ribbon with rosette, near mint condition. Housed in its hardshelled case of issue, deep red exterior with black bottom, lid