Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Officers Long Service Cross, Twenty Year Archive unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics

unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by a Lüdenscheid-based firm

the interior of the right pocket is double stamped [3-44157]

He was to be Temporary Quartermaster with the honorary rank of Lieutenant

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

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

Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Officers Long Service Cross, Twenty Year Archive unmarked but demonstrating the characteristicsA 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.