Latvia, Republic. A Cross of Recognition, IV Class Republic of old style gilt collar tab

old style gilt collar tab cypher for railroad foremen (Bahnmeister) (7211S)

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plain reverse with typical Order’s Japanese characters

A mixed lot of 65 private wartime photos

but also religious services

Latvia, Republic. A Cross of Recognition, IV Class Republic of old style gilt collar tab(Atzinbas krusts). Instituted in 1938. Three piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, dark blue, light blue, green and white enamels, measuring 36 mm (w) x 56. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its cluster of eight rings suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear, original ribbon with safety pin attachment, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Cross of Recognition was instituted on August 12, 1938 and is based on an award instituted on May 13, 1710 in the