Latvia, First Republic. A Commemorative Medal for the War of Independence Newly Listed and location of “KIEW” (Kiev)

and location of “KIEW” (Kiev)

Congressional Life Saving Medal for Rescue of Survivors from the Steamer Metis

held in place by a small single bakelite button and when released

A well preserved example of a DLV (Deutscher Luftsportverband/German Air Sport Association) or Fliegerschaft (Flight Association) NCO’s belt buck

measuring 43 mm (w) x 105 mm (h)

Latvia, First Republic. A Commemorative Medal for the War of Independence Newly Listed and location of “KIEW” (Kiev)Constructed of silver with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of a shield with a red enameled field, overlaid by an arm wielding a sword which bears a mobile swastika on the crossguard, interspersed with five pointed stars and flanked by clusters of oak leaves, topped by a banner bearing an inscription of PAR TVZEMI (FOR THE FATHERLAND), flanked by dates 1918 1920, unmarked, measuring 27. 98 mm (w)