A very fine and early example of the Royal Bulgarian Order of Civil Merit, 6th class, in it's original award box. The order itself is in excellent condition and retains much of it's silver finish, though some base metal is visible and clearly depicted in photos. Box is in good shape but shows some loss of it's original gold embossing, and has some writing which is visible in photos. Overall, a very nice example of an early and rare award. 
 
The Order of Civil Merit was an Order of Merit of the Kingdom of Bulgaria instituted on 2 August 1891 and conferred only on civilians and for exemplary service or acts of merit earning the gratitude of the country. The order had six classes. It could be awarded to Bulgarian and foreign citizens with the personal benevolence of the monarch for great merit to the development and consolidation of the civil society.