Bulgaria, People’s Republic. An Order Of Georgi Dimitrov, In Gold Auction Archive War Merit Cross (in bronze

War Merit Cross (in bronze gilt

An example of a well preserved mid-war production Luftwaffe Paratrooper (Fallschirmjäger) badge

the reverse of the medal enameled with a Regimental dedication

The tip of the pen is dislocated from the barrel

Bulgaria, People’s Republic. An Order Of Georgi Dimitrov, In Gold Auction Archive War Merit Cross (in bronzeInstituted June 17, 1950. Third Issue. In 14K Gold, a decoration depicting a left facing profile of Georgi Dimitrov on a red enamelled background with a white enamel surrounding ring, the medallion is encircled by a wreath of wheat with a red enamelled star at 12 oclock, and a red enamel banner under the profile inscribed , the reverse is plain with two rivet holes, measures 41. 6mm (w) x 47. 45mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 34. 0 grams