Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1914 United Republic of and a Faithful Service Cross

and a Faithful Service Cross

at his winter home in Palm Beach

in original cardboard box of issue (corners in steel/magnetic sheet)

Bowle was with Sir Henry Havelock

The remainder of his service was on the Home Front

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Merit, Ii Class Silver Grade, C.1914 United Republic of and a Faithful Service Cross( , ). Instituted in 1881. Type III (Tsar Ferdinand I, 1908 1918). In silver, measuring 33. 7 mm (w) x 40. 8 mm (h) inclusive it laterally pierced ball suspension, light tarnishing, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit was instituted on December 25, 1881 and awarded in two classes: I Class (Gold) and II Class (Silver).