Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Air Force Pilot’s Badge Province of China 1966 and named Temporary Lieutenant

1966 and named Temporary Lieutenant Colonel on May 1

the scabbard measuring 260 mm in length

sewn on to a black wool patch

as a Serving Sister

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Air Force Pilot’s Badge Province of China 1966 and named Temporary Lieutenant(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