Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Air Force Pilot’s Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Canadian Field Artillery (Militia) as

Canadian Field Artillery (Militia) as a Captain in May 1920

wearing three awards on his left breast: the Order of the Sacred Treasure 5th Class

flanked on each side by a dark grey threaded band interspersed with silver aluminum wire

the obverse in the shape of a national eagle with open wings

The proficiency badge was awarded to voluntary military personnel

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Air Force Pilot’s Badge Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Canadian Field Artillery (Militia) as(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