Bulgaria, Republic. An Order of St. Cyril and Methodius with Documents to Luna Davidova, Actress and Poet, c.2005 Hold 68 mm (w) x 37

68 mm (w) x 37

measuring 44 mm (w) x 35 mm (h)

the right helmet's crown surmounted by a crowned griffin

"The Buffs" had just come home from 23 days leave after 2 1/2 years fighting in North Africa

Bulgaria, Republic. An Order of St. Cyril and Methodius with Documents to Luna Davidova, Actress and Poet, c.2005 Hold 68 mm (w) x 37Instituted May 18, 1909 by Tsar Ferdinand I of Bulgaria. In silver gilt, a large apostols cross in light blue enamels with a gilt border, red enamel flames in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features a superimposed gilt portrait of the two Saints, while the outer ring is inscribed EX ORIENTE LUX (Light Comes From the East), the reverse medallion features the colours of the Bulgarian flag, measures 77. 43 mm (w) x 81. 70 mm (w), weighs 88. 05