Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Civil Merit, Sixth Class with Crown in Case, c.1944 Newly Listed The German and the Austro-Hungarian

The German and the Austro-Hungarian companies were disbanded in 1917 when China declared war on Germany

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

staff level

the reverse with a crimped hinge and widening pin meeting a flat wire catch emanating from a circular base

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Order of Civil Merit, Sixth Class with Crown in Case, c.1944 Newly Listed The German and the Austro-Hungarian( ). 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.