Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of St. Alexander, 5th Class, Knight, by Rothe, Wien

Орден "Свети Александър", 5ти клас рицар. Instituted in 1881. In silver with red and white enamels, gilt lettering on the obverse centrepiece, hallmarked with a hound's head, the head flanked by a "3" (silver fineness) on the left and marked with the assay city mark "A" (Vienna) on the right and maker marked "FR" within a diamond (F. Rothe) on the integral suspension, measuring 38.3 mm (w) x 46 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, intact enamels, on its original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Bulgaria coat-of-arms and inscribed "Св Александър СТ" on the lid, maker marked "ROTHE & NEFFE WIEN" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, scuffing and light soiling on the exterior, case very fine.