Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Civil Merit, Sixth Class with Crown in Case, c.1944 Newly Listed numbered "3056" on the reverse

numbered "3056" on the reverse

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

in addition to being maker marked "G

and Miniature: one-piece construction

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Civil Merit, Sixth Class with Crown in Case, c.1944 Newly Listed numbered "3056" on the reverse( ). 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.