and Oberst in 1934
62 mm (h - including suspension)
Armando Alvarez Azcue / Head of the Department of Transfers)
Michaelis was awarded the silver star
Inset into the obverse of the handle is a silvered Ordnungspolizei insignia measuring 20 mm (w) x 22 mm (h)
Bulgaria, Kingdom. A National Order for Civil Merit, III Class Commander Hold and Oberst in 1934(. .. III. CT.). Instituted in 1891. Type II with Imperial Crown (1908 1944). Multi piece construction, in bronze gilt, a white enamelled arrow cross with oak leaves in each quadrant, rampant crowned lion in the center medallion, the reverse with the Bulgarian emblem, surmounted by an Imperial crown with internal red cap, measuring 54. 8 mm (w) x 87. 4 mm (h inclusive of its Imperial crown suspension), missing ribbon, enamels intact, scattered gilt