Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Air Force Pilot’s Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac an anchor (made in Birmingham)

an anchor (made in Birmingham) and date marked "r" (1916) on the inside of the lid

on a 55 mm-long gilded bronze chain with two needle pins for attachment

nor does it automatically entitle individuals to any further awards

He was a member of the 11 Field Ambulance CAMC

stating he was with the 9th Mississauga Horse

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Air Force Pilot’s Badge consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac an anchor (made in Birmingham)(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