Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Officers Long Service Cross, Twenty Year Archive Footnote: Paderborn was part of

Footnote: Paderborn was part of the Bishopric of Paderborn until it was included into Prussia in 1802

He was to be Temporary Quartermaster with the honorary rank of Lieutenant

German laws were changed and military officers were encouraged to seek NSDAP membership

a paramilitary organization set up by former soldiers in the chaos following the end of the First World War

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Officers Long Service Cross, Twenty Year Archive Footnote: Paderborn was part ofA silver Maltese cross featuring green enamels with white enamel border, centre cypher in gilt, reverse with institution date, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h inclusive of silver and enamel Roman Numeral suspension), on period triangular ribbon, with minor enamel loss to suspension, near extremely fine. In original case of issue, red exterior with black velvet medal bed, very fine.