Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Rare First War Pilot Badge, c.1917 Auction or free China

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Just above the right cuff are two Efficiency badges in rolled gold-coloured bullion wire

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the interior of the cover retaining the bookplate of a previous owner

obverse illustrating a crowned King Edward VII in royal robes sitting upon the throne

Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Rare First War Pilot Badge, c.1917 Auction or free ChinaIn 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.