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Rare! Bulgarian cockade badge for general visor cap, WWI period or earlier

This is authentic Bulgarian cap badge for Generals’ and highest rank officers’ visor caps. Its biggest size - 4 cm / 1,6 inches is the best proof for its probably glorious history decorating the cap of one of the major Bulgarian officers. (The example photos provided are picturing general Zlatev and General Boyadjiev bearing the same type cap signs. Photos are made before the WWI.

The cockade is of Russian model which was used in Bulgarian army from the end of 19^th century till the end of WWI. The badge has metal basis completed with ceramic green and red layers.

Great condition! Absolutely rare!