however cloth backing (litze) has been lost
a copy due to the original having been lost or destroyed by the enemy
marked "SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION" on the lid
a maker’s mark reading “Paul Weyersburg
Bulgaria, Kingdom. A National Order For Military Merit, Ii Class Star With War Decoration, C.1915 Archive however cloth backing (litze) has( ). Instituted in 1900. Multi piece construction, insignia in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, mounted to a four pointed star base, each star point with three emanating rays, with six smaller emanating rays between each of the star points, marked "48" on the underside of the pin, measuring 96. 2 mm (w) x 96. 5 mm (h), vertical pinback, residue evident in the white enamels on the centrepiece ring at 6 o'clock, along with a scratch on the