Latvia, Republic. A 12Th Bauska Infantry Regiment Badge certificate_of_authenticity the reverse states the award

the reverse states the award was given for placing second in a 400m race

August Widenmann

the reverse with a raised inscription of “FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IN DER SS” (“FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN THE SS”)

The Order originally had three grades: Grand Cross

flanked by four oars forming a fasces on either side

Latvia, Republic. A 12Th Bauska Infantry Regiment Badge certificate_of_authenticity the reverse states the awardTwo piece construction silvered bronze badge with white and red enamels bearing two upwards facing swords and encircled by oak leaves, reverse unmarked with screwback bearing A S A. Ratfelders Kalkuiela 77, Riga, measuring at 42. 10mm (w) x 51. 65mm (l) and weighing at 29. 6 grams, in very fine condition.