{"product_id":"bulgaria-kingdom-an-air-force-pilots-badge-eu24567","title":"Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Air Force Pilot’s Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003e(Znachka na pilota). Instituted in 1921. (1930’s 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFootnote: This first pattern, pre-Third Reich pilot qualification badges were awarded by the illegally reformed Bulgarian Air Force. It operated as a group of “tourist aircraft” because the Treaty of Versailles prevented Bulgaria from having a military air force. It was frequently awarded to early Luftwaffe pilots.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"eMedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49782485909781,"sku":"EU24567","price":251.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/9105\/2053\/files\/eMedals_EU24567_2.jpg?v=1771531626","url":"https:\/\/www.emedals.com\/products\/bulgaria-kingdom-an-air-force-pilots-badge-eu24567","provider":"eMedals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}