In silvered bronze and blue enamel
these style of badges was worn on side caps
the base of the bar secured in place to the wooden scabbard by two screws
Each patch has a white cotton backer
The order was founded on May 5
Bulgaria, Republic. An Order of St. Cyril and Methodius with Documents to Luna Davidova, Actress and Poet, c.2005 Auction Archive In silvered bronze and blueInstituted 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