Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Air Force Pilot’s Badge United Republic of 350 mm (w) x 275

350 mm (w) x 275 mm (h))

in April 1916

Kemerovo region

and significant wear to the leather hanger

normally Royal or heads of state

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Air Force Pilot’s Badge United Republic of 350 mm (w) x 275(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