Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Rare First World War Observer’s Badge, To A. Diranov, 1916 Archive containing a combined 320 pages

containing a combined 320 pages

with some of the original black finish on the core worn off

Officer - bronze gilt and enamel

Adjacent to the moisture guard is a black ink stamp clearly reading “Eigentum Ordensburg Vogelsang”

the pommel nut in engraved brass

Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Rare First World War Observer’s Badge, To A. Diranov, 1916 Archive containing a combined 320 pagesIn typical German manufacture, in silver, a hollow ovular shaped badge featuring an eagle against a starburst in the background, surrounded by a wreath, with a crowned rampant lion in a shield, with a large Bulgarian crown at 12 oclock, the reverse presents a vertical pin assembly marked 935, base engraved . 1916, measures 42. 1mm (w) x 77. 6mm (h), weighs 32. 0 grams, dark patina, a very rare badge and named example in extremely fine condition.