Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Rare First World War Observer’s Badge, To A. Diranov, 1916 Archive illustrating the SS Runes flanked

illustrating the SS Runes flanked by oak leaves

22) Napoleon’s Return

along with his Application for the Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal

later having it changed and naming his wife

Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Rare First World War Observer’s Badge, To A. Diranov, 1916 Archive illustrating the SS Runes flankedIn 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.