Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Officers Long Service Cross, Twenty Year Archive Directly below the national cockade

Directly below the national cockade

German laws were changed and military officers were encouraged to seek NSDAP membership

Footnote: Paderborn was part of the Bishopric of Paderborn until it was included into Prussia in 1802

Footnote: Deployed to the Eastern Front as part of Army Group North

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Officers Long Service Cross, Twenty Year Archive Directly below the national cockadeA silver Maltese cross featuring green enamels with white enamel border, centre cypher in gilt, reverse with institution date, measuring 35. 8 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h inclusive of silver and enamel Roman Numeral suspension), on period triangular ribbon, with minor enamel loss to suspension, near extremely fine. In original case of issue, red exterior with black velvet medal bed, very fine.