Description
This is a scarce World War II Bulgarian Air Force observer badge. The badge is Bulgarian-made and is maker-marked on reverse. The beautiful design shows a golden eagle preparing for flight and rays of the sun against a robin's-egg blue sky. The Bulgarian coat of arms is at the bottom of the badge's wreath, and a crown is at the top.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/8" in height and 1-1/2" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt and plated brass, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Single screw post with disc backing.
MARKINGS:Maker mark with 3-23-89 at center (on backing as well).
ITEM NOTES:This is from a foreign militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Ebay CON-DMM-25-13 LEGEX6/13 sLDGEX1/15 SeDIEX3/15 (SDAJX)
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The badge shows small areas of light wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.