(ОРДЕНЪ ЗА ГРАЖДАНСКА ЗАСЛУГА ДАМСКИ КРЪСЪ III C T.). Instituted in 1891. Type II with Imperial Crown (1908-1944). Hardshelled, red dimpled paper exterior on all sides, stamped with the Imperial Crown and inscribed "ОРДЕНЪ ЗА ГРАЖДАНСКА ЗАСЛУГА ДАМСКИ КРЪСЪ III C T." in gold-coloured ink on the lid, the inside lid lined in off-white embroidered fabric, padded and exhibiting the impression of the once present award, a white cardboard insert placed within the base, lined in black felt and housing a raised platform with a recessed medal bed, latch closure, measuring 107 mm (w) x 118 mm (h) x 22.5 mm (d), exterior with soiling evident on the lid along with edge wear in the corners, light soiling on the lining on the inside lid, case very fine.
Footnote: The National Order for Civil Merit was instituted on August 2, 1891 and awarded in six grades.

