A Second War Bulgarian Pilot’s Badge; Type Ii certificate_of_authenticity Victorian Era 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers)

Victorian Era 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot Helmet Plate -

an anti-submarine sweep was laid on using five Hudsons operating from Tafaraouri

which was also the mobilization headquarters

the Gold Presentation Close Combat Clasp differs in several respects to the lower grades

A Second War Bulgarian Pilot’s Badge; Type Ii certificate_of_authenticity Victorian Era 5th (Northumberland Fusiliers)Multi piece construction; bronze, silver and enamels; of fine quality manufacture; screwback; intact enamels with light contact marks; support plate on reverse; maker marked on the screw plate but illegible; measuring 55 mm x 37 mm; near extremely fine condition. Footnote: This badge was often awarded to German pilots serving in the Balkans alongside Bulgarian airmen.