Type II with Imperial Crown (1908-1944). Instituted in 1891. Hardshelled design on both the lid and base, red pebbled exterior with black finished bottom, marked with the Bulgarian coat-of-arms surmounted by the Imperial Crown and inscribed "ОРД.ЗА ГРАЖД.ЗАП. II.CT." on the lid, white satin lining and padded on the inside lid, black felt recessed medal beds for the badge and breast star, dual-hinged, dual-latch closure, very light soiling evident on the exterior and on the inside lid, case near extremely fine.
Footnote: The National Order for Civil Merit was instituted on August 2, 1891 and awarded in six grades.

