Bulgaria – Infantry Leader Badge II Class for Officers (1940) – Strahil Miloshev Maker

Rare and original Infantry Leader Badge, 2nd Class, awarded to officers of the Royal Bulgarian Army around 1940. Issued under the reign of Tsar Boris III, this is one of the most collectible and detailed insignia from Bulgaria’s WWII-era military history.

Key Details:

• Type: Infantry Leader Badge – II Class (Officer grade)

• Era: Kingdom of Bulgaria, circa 1940

• Dimensions: 54.88 mm x 39.29 mm

• Construction: Multi-piece, screwback

• Maker: Strahil Miloshev, Sofia (clearly marked on reverse)

Design Features:

• Central depiction of a Bulgarian infantry officer with helmet and fixed bayonet

• Framed by a detailed silvered laurel wreath

• Top: enameled unit shield with lion over Bulgaria’s tricolor

• Bottom: a miniature of the Military Order for Bravery, inscribed “ЗА ХРАБРОСТ” (“For Bravery”)

• Red background is a painted metal plate – not enamel

Reverse & Markings:

• Clearly stamped:
  “СТРАХИЛЪ МИЛОШЕВЪ 3-23-89 СОФИЯ ВЕСЛЕЦ 55”
  (Strahil Miloshev, Veslets Street No. 55, Sofia)

• Hand-engraved serial number: #1393

• Complete with original mounting system, including:

  • Red backing plate

  • Inner brass stabilizer plate

  • Domed outer screwplate

  • Two small nuts (not washers)

  • Matching nut stamped with maker’s mark

Condition:

• Very good original condition overall

• Honest wear and patina consistent with age

• Functional screw mechanism

• No missing or replaced parts – 100% complete as originally issued

An authentic and desirable WWII-era badge from the Royal Bulgarian Army, rarely encountered in such complete condition with full mounting hardware and verified maker details. Excellent addition for collectors of:

• Bulgarian military awards

• Eastern European WWII militaria

• Axis-aligned forces memorabilia

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