Latvia, First Republic. An Army Officer’s Belt Buckle, c. 1930 Republic of 259 mm long nickle-plated blade

259 mm long nickle-plated blade

spotting and discolouration evident on the brass medals

depicting Friedrich wearing his characteristic bicorne hat

though undoubtedly by Austrian maker Rothe

The order was established in three grades and could be awarded to civilians and military personnel

Latvia, First Republic. An Army Officer’s Belt Buckle, c. 1930 Republic of 259 mm long nickle-plated bladeConstructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant starburst, overlaid by three stars and situated on a radiant background, surrounded by a frame of stylized rays, the reverse with a clip and loop, unmarked, measuring 52 mm in diameter, demonstrating total loss of blue enamels to the obverse with sporadic tarnishing to the base metal, in very fine condition.