Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Saint Alexander, I Class Grand Cross Star With Swords, By G.a. Scheid, C.1915 United Republic of repeating stylized Hansen insignias below

repeating stylized Hansen insignias below around the circumference

surmounted by Gold acanthus leaves with ring suspension

generally very fine or batter

A detachment saw service in the 1884-85 expedition to the Sudan

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order Of Saint Alexander, I Class Grand Cross Star With Swords, By G.a. Scheid, C.1915 United Republic of repeating stylized Hansen insignias belowInstituted 1881. Military Division. (1886 1948 Issued). An eight pointed star consisting of arms composed of clusters of seven smooth rays in silver, obverse centre presenting a stylized inscription with the name of the order on red enamels, surrounding ring in white enamel inscribed by motto (God with us) completed by laurel wreaths below, with gilt crossed swords affixed across the star, reverse with central vertical pin assembly, marked by G. A. S.