Medal for Merit, Type I, in Silver (with older portrait and stamped "SCHWENZER")
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SKU: 02.BGR.0104.102.01.002
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This medal founded by Prince Alexander of Bulgaria, and it was conferred upon Non-Commissioned personnel and civilians in recognition of merit or gallantry in peacetime and wartime.
The medal was instituted as a complimentary award to the Order of Merit.
The reverse inscription always translates to “For Merit.”
It was awarded on a solid red ribbon for peacetime merit, and a blue ribbon with silver striped edges for wartime merit.
The Type I medals have an obverse inscription that translates to “Alexander I Prince of Bulgaria,” and they were issued twice.
The medals issued first feature the young, beardless portrait of Prince Alexander I of Bulgaria on the obverse. The medals issued later feature the older bearded portrait of Prince Alexander I of Bulgaria.
The Silver Medal was awarded to mid-ranking Sergeant Mayors and Officials.
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