Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Civil Merit, Sixth Class with Crown in Case, c.1944 GTRexclude (Silberne-Verdienstmedaille)

(Silberne-Verdienstmedaille)

Bennett was struck off strength and invalided to Canada for further medical treatment

he was sent to northern France to participate in Operation Sealion

with a faded wool backer

The military order on the other hand

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Civil Merit, Sixth Class with Crown in Case, c.1944 GTRexclude (Silberne-Verdienstmedaille)( ). Instituted in 1900. Type III (1944 1946). In silvered white metal, measuring 46. 3 mm (w) x 72. 8 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), on original triangular ribbon, extremely fine. In original case of issue, red leather with gilt embossing, black velvet medal bed, strong catch, very fine.