Bulgaria. Cross for 20 years of excellent service in 1889

The original cross is in excellent collector's condition. Bronze, enamel, stamping. A cross on the original shoe. The award is made in the form of an equi-pointed cross with an eye, an intermediate ring, a suspension and a ribbon with a fastening system. In the center of the obverse is the monogram of Tsar Boris (reigned 1918-1943) 3 consisting of the letter "B", crowned with a crown, the Roman numeral "III", around the circumference is the inscription in Bulgarian "EXCELLENT SERVICE" ("EXCELLENT SERVICE", bolg.) with limiters in the form of five-pointed stars between the words. In the center of the reverse is an image of a crowned lion on raised paws — the coat of arms of Bulgaria. The size of the cross is 33*33 mm. On top of the award itself, the Roman enamel number "XX" is set in a wreath. Guarantee of authenticity.

The cross "For 20 years of excellent service" was established by Prince Ferdinand I (1887-1908) on August 2, 1889. During the reign of Bulgarian Tsar Boris 3 (1918-1943). Bulgarian servicemen were awarded for 20 years of impeccable service.