Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Civil Merit, Sixth Class with Crown in Case, c.1944 Newly Listed Footnote: The FAI (Fédération Aéronautique

Footnote: The FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale) was founded in 1905 in France by several countries who recognized a need for a group to oversee the new advances in flight that were then taking place

who had excelled in both rifle marksmanship and in courage

numbered "3056" on the reverse

staff level

A fine lot of three medals and awards

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Civil Merit, Sixth Class with Crown in Case, c.1944 Newly Listed Footnote: The FAI (Fédération Aéronautique( ). Instituted in 1900. Type III (1944 1946). In silvered white metal, measuring 46. 3 mm (w) x 72. 8 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), on original triangular ribbon, extremely fine. In original case of issue, red leather with gilt embossing, black velvet medal bed, strong catch, very fine.