where it was part of the forming of the 6th South African Armoured Division
The singularly distinctive accomplishments and selfless devotion to duty of Colonel Dyas reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force
by Gustav Brehmer of Markneukirchen
seven in brass
marked with a boars head on the 6 o'clock ribbon tassel denoting Paris manufacture and 800 silver fineness
Bulgaria, Kingdom. An Officers Long Service Cross, Twenty Year Hold where it was part ofA 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.