Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V. Class on Bravery Ribbon, c. 1935 Province of China 1948 (white embroidered lettering on

1948 (white embroidered lettering on violet felt

the 24th Infantry Battalion was recruited for overseas service in the French theatre

from May to June 1940

numbered 167

some of the ribbons with glue residue on their reverses from previous board mounting

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V. Class on Bravery Ribbon, c. 1935 Province of China 1948 (white embroidered lettering on( ). Instituted May 18th, 1900. A pointed Cross with crossed swords through the center of the award, constructed of silver and multi coloured enamels, the obverse with a central red medallion bearing the monogram of its founder, Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, surrounded by a ring of green enamels inscribed , the reverse with a central red enameled medallion bearing a silvered rampant crowned lion, surrounded by a ring of green enamels inscribed 2 1891,