Bulgaria, Kingdom. A National Order for Civil Merit, III Class Commander Newly Listed a balloon observer’s insignia

a balloon observer’s insignia

in gilded stamped bronze

though with Ypres itself closer to the front

Footnote: John Crawford was born on September 10

surrounded by a broad ring consisting of a laurel wreath constructed of multi-coloured fabric

Bulgaria, Kingdom. A National Order for Civil Merit, III Class Commander Newly Listed a balloon observer’s insignia(. .. III. CT.). Instituted in 1891. Type II with Imperial Crown (1908 1944). Multi piece construction, in silver gilt, a white enamelled arrow cross with oak leaves in each quadrant, rampant crowned lion in the center medallion, the reverse with the Bulgarian emblem, surmounted by an Imperial crown with internal red cap, measuring 54. 6 mm (w) x 86. 9 mm (h inclusive of its Imperial crown suspension), weighs 42. 0 grams, worn on the original ribbon,