Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Air Force Pilot’s Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac bronze and red enamel work

bronze and red enamel work

nor does it automatically entitle individuals to any further awards

an anchor (made in Birmingham) and date marked "r" (1916) on the inside of the lid

with a central silver aluminum wire mobile swastika

He was a member of the 11 Field Ambulance CAMC

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Air Force Pilot’s Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac bronze and red enamel work(Znachka na pilota). Instituted in 1921. (1930s issue). Constructed of gilded bronze, consisting of a large eagle with open wings topped by a Hungarian Royal Crown and a superimposed B, the reverse offers a horizontal pin, maker mark on base denoting a crowned AB, measuring approximately 61. 2 mm (w) x 27. 2 mm (l), weighing 9. 33 grams, notable gilt wear, pin clasp slightly closed, very fine. Footnote: This first pattern, pre Third Reich pilot