Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Rare First War Pilot Badge, c.1917 Auction Archive a prototype strike in near

a prototype strike in near extremely fine condition

00 mm (w) x 18

encompassed by a border with the inscription “GOTT MIT UN” (GOD WITH US) with a laurel leaf cluster tied with ribbon at the bottom within a thin simulated twisted rope border

A fascinating and extremely well-preserved private photo album from a Kriegsmarine serviceman who initially saw service with I

the obverse with a white enameled cross with a central red swastika

Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Rare First War Pilot Badge, c.1917 Auction Archive a prototype strike in nearIn silver and silver gilt, a rare, German made Pilots badge, comprising a central gilt bird with outstretched wings, surmounted by a Princely crown and rampant lion in shield below, the reverse offers a flat pin and C catch, the reverse with a sunburst pattern, measures 44. 4 mm (w) x 75. 3 mm (h), unmarked but likely of Carl Dillenius manufacture, a hollow badge with light gilt wear, remains in extremely fine condition.