Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class GTRexclude scattered gilt wear on the

scattered gilt wear on the centrepiece

Constructed in die stamped aluminum

obverse engraved with The Ninth Horse insignia in the centre above the inscription "PRESENTED TO H

Butson climbed extensively in the Canadian Rockies

Constructed of silver gilt and multi-coloured enamels

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class GTRexclude scattered gilt wear on the( ). Instituted May 18th, 1900. A red enameled cross with swords through the center of the award, constructed of silvered bronze and multi coloured enamels, the obverse with a central red medallion bearing the monogram of its founder, Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, surrounded by a ring of green enamels inscribed , the reverse with a central red enameled medallion bearing a silvered rampant crowned lion, surrounded by a ring of green enamels inscribed 2