Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Red Cross Order, II Class for Women
Instituted in 1917. In silver, a white and red enamelled cross with silver cyphers in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents a superimposed red cross on a white field, encircled by a green enamelled ring inscribed НА ЧЕЛОВѢКОЛЮБЦИ 1916 (For Humanity 1916), the reverse medallion presents a crowned rampant lion with the crest on its chest, on a red enamel field also encircled by a green ring inscribed БЪЛГАРСКА ПРИЗНАТЕЛНОСТЬ (Bulgaria’s Gratitude), measures 45.65mm (w) x 51.45mm (h), weighs 25.9 grams, worn on original bow ribbon with pin on reverse, small chip to obverse red enamel cross, light wear, in extremely fine condition.

