A Rare Cased First War Bulgarian Air Force Observer's Badge; Type I Archive marked "900" (silver) on the

marked "900" (silver) on the reverse and on the reinforcing plate and screwback

Ensign Earle is confirmed on the CGS roll for the medal and 1866 clasp

stating that on June 21st

He was posted to HMS Vernon for Torpedo School on June 24

from Mar 1941

A Rare Cased First War Bulgarian Air Force Observer's Badge; Type I Archive marked "900" (silver) on theBadge made in silver, weighing 25. 2 grams, hollow center, 42. 33mm x 76. 85mm, vertical pinback, of superb German manufacture, excellent details, with nice dark patina; unmarked badge, in extremely fine condition (for identical type of reverse pin set up on German pilot's badges, see Carsten Baldes, "Air Crew Badges and and Honor Prizes of Flying Troops", page 183 184"); together with a miniature (for chain kette wear); and in fitted case of issue,