maker marked "AGB" and marked "B1987" on the latter)
the snap button springs open with movement
letters and writing paper
The latter is also trimmed with a band of white piping
It is my desire to command you for your proven initiative and ingenuity which have caused the intelligence sections to become superior to any heretofore known in this organization
Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Civil Merit, V Class Archive maker marked "AGB" and marked( ). Instituted on August 2nd, 1891 by Prince Ferdinand I. Type II (1908 1944). In frosted silver, an arrow cross with white enamel arms and oak leaf branches in each quadrants, the obverse center presenting the monogram of the founder Knyaz Ferdinand I on a red enameled background, surrounded by a white enamel ring inscribed (For Civil Merit), reverse centre presenting the crowned Bulgarian Lion on red enameled background, with surround presenting