Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Rare First War Observer’s Badge, c.1917 Newly Listed The interior of the tunic

The interior of the tunic is unlined and each interior hip features a narrow pocket

painted zinc

no further information has been received concerning the USS Asheville or any other member of the crew

41 mm (w) x 45

maker marked "EI GI" on the brooch

Bulgaria, Kingdom. A Rare First War Observer’s Badge, c.1917 Newly Listed The interior of the tunicA First War Observer's badge, in silver, hollow center, reverse offers a flat vertical pin with C catch, marked 935 on reverse, measures 42. 3 mm (w) x 78 mm (h), weighs 31. 67 grams, of superb quality German manufacture, of overall excellent quality and details, and a rare original example, in extremely fine condition.