Latvia, Republic. A First War 18Th Army Commemorative Badge GTRexclude Klasse mit Spange zum Eisernen

Klasse mit Spange zum Eisernen Kreuz)

black-painted non-ferrous metal base topped by a polished and ribbed metal ring

no chipping or cracking

with some officers being transferred to "F" Company

which was also the first year that SS EM/NCO belt buckles were produced in steel

Latvia, Republic. A First War 18Th Army Commemorative Badge GTRexclude Klasse mit Spange zum EisernenFive piece construction, centrepiece in silver with blue and white enamels, bearing the "WII" monogram in Gold, the badge with the Roman numeral "XVIII" (18th) above and the date "1919" below in silver gilt, the centrepiece ring inscribed "VISU PAR LATVIJU" (All About Latvia), measuring 41. 7 mm (w) x 41. 7 mm (h), screwback with support plate, intact enamels, crazing evident in the blue enamels, light contact on the monogram, better than very fine.