he was awarded the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration
which later investigation suggested was a forgery
He was later promoted to Sergeant and at one point
Dual strips of pebbled black bakelite comprise the handle grip and are secured together with two magnetic metal rivets
Hyderabad Contingent Cavalry) : 2 Clasps - BURMA 1887-89
Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Military Merit, V Class certificate_of_authenticity he was awarded the Colonial( ). Instituted May 18, 1900, by Ferdinand I. Type 1. Multi piece construction, in silver, cross in red enamel with two crossed swords, obverse centre shows Bulgarian flag, reverse centre shows crowned lion surrounded by a ring in green enamel with the inscription , on original striped triangular ribbon, very fine condition. Footnote: The Order of Military Merit was instituted 18th of May 1900 by Ferdinand I. It was awarded to military personnel for