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
Please review all photos carefully to assess condition and authenticity.