Latvia, First Republic. A Commemorative Medal for the War of Independence Newly Listed measuring 60 mm (w) x

measuring 60 mm (w) x 78 mm (h)

The certificate is dated to Dresden on June 26

the suspension loop maker marked with an illegible Präsidialkanzlei code

head of the Luftwaffe Staff Office

and location of “KIEW” (Kiev)

Latvia, First Republic. A Commemorative Medal for the War of Independence Newly Listed measuring 60 mm (w) xConstructed 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)