A Rare Cased First War Bulgarian Air Force Observer's Badge; Type I Auction Archive 74mm (width) x 26

74mm (width) x 26

marked “65” on pin

In June 1941 he was engaged in battle around the fortifications of Salla in the far north

A certificate for the winner of the pentathlon in the first youth group at the Lufthansa Sportfest (sport meeting) 1942

A Rare Cased First War Bulgarian Air Force Observer's Badge; Type I Auction Archive 74mm (width) x 26Badge made in silver, weighing 25. 2 grams, hollow center, 42. 33mm x 76. 85mm, vertical pinback, of superb German manufacture, excellent details, with nice dark patina; unmarked badge, in extremely fine condition (for identical type of reverse pin set up on German pilot's badges, see Carsten Baldes, "Air Crew Badges and and Honor Prizes of Flying Troops", page 183 184"); together with a miniature (for chain kette wear); and in fitted case of issue,