Latvia, First Republic. An Army Officer’s Belt Buckle, c. 1930 visually-hidden It is further desired that

It is further desired that this commendation be included in any future recommendation for award that may be made

demonstrating minor soiling and material fatigue to the ribbons with extensive fading of the Bavarian Long Service Award’s ribbon

and is free from smudges or blemishes of any kind

demonstrating significant cleaning and polishing to the base metal which has removed much of the original toning

Latvia, First Republic. An Army Officer’s Belt Buckle, c. 1930 visually-hidden It is further desired thatConstructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant starburst, overlaid by three stars and situated on a radiant background, surrounded by a frame of stylized rays, the reverse with a clip and loop, unmarked, measuring 52 mm in diameter, demonstrating total loss of blue enamels to the obverse with sporadic tarnishing to the base metal, in very fine condition.