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

stamped signature of NSFK leader

the reverse of the medal enameled with a Regimental dedication

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