A Rare Cased First War Bulgarian Air Force Observer's Badge; Type I Auction The medals were worn on

The medals were worn on parade and other formal occasions when full uniform was required

missing reverse sun centrepiece)

with only light wear and faint scratches common to extraction and return to the scabbard

Defence Medal (WX33835 J

A Rare Cased First War Bulgarian Air Force Observer's Badge; Type I Auction The medals were worn onBadge 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,