Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order for Incentive to Humanity (Red Cross), III Class for Gentlemen, c.1917 GTRexclude affixed to a multi-coloured rosette

affixed to a multi-coloured rosette 38 mm in diameter

by what authority and for what purpose they were issued

with ink signature of Oberst u

touches of red embroidery representing the eagle's eye and black embroidery for its mouth

measuring 64 mm (w) X 88 mm (h)

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order for Incentive to Humanity (Red Cross), III Class for Gentlemen, c.1917 GTRexclude affixed to a multi-coloured rosette( ( )). Instituted in 1917. Multi piece construction, in silvered bronze with red, white and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 45. 3 mm (w) x 51 mm (h), intact enamels, scattered silvering wear, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order for Incentive to Humanity (Red Cross) was instituted on May 30, 1917 and was awarded in three grades, to gentlemen and ladies.