Bulgaria, Kingdom. A National Order For Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1940 Archive the President presenting the medal

the President presenting the medal to various individuals during this four country tour

33 mm (w) x 33

where he was diagnosed with "Cystitis" (inflammation of the bladder)

signs and symptoms include some combination of diarrhea

Bulgaria, Kingdom. A National Order For Civil Merit, I Class Grand Cross, C.1940 Archive the President presenting the medal( ). Instituted in 1891. Type II with Imperial Crown (1908 1944). Grand Cross Badge: multi piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, unmarked, measuring 75. 2 mm (w) x 108. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, without its full length sash; and Breast Star: insignia with a multi piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, mounted an eight pointed star base in silver gilt, each star point with