Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Officers Long Service Cross, Twenty Year Archive "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion

"For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on the enemy's trenches

He was to be Temporary Quartermaster with the honorary rank of Lieutenant

Footnote: Paderborn was part of the Bishopric of Paderborn until it was included into Prussia in 1802

A gilded medal constructed of a six-pointed Star of David

a paramilitary organization set up by former soldiers in the chaos following the end of the First World War

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Officers Long Service Cross, Twenty Year Archive "For conspicuous gallantry and devotionA silver Maltese cross featuring green enamels with white enamel border, centre cypher in gilt, reverse with institution date, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h inclusive of silver and enamel Roman Numeral suspension), on period triangular ribbon, with minor enamel loss to suspension, near extremely fine. In original case of issue, red exterior with black velvet medal bed, very fine.