Latvia. A State Statistical Bureau, 4th Population Census Badge. C.1935 Auction Archive 1916 and appointed provisional Corporal

1916 and appointed provisional Corporal on May 1

marked BODEN EDELSTAHL WASSERGESCHUTZT STOSSFEST (Ground Shock Resistant Stainless) and numbered "110653" on reverse

he was KIA and is buried at Arras Memorial

also known as the Squadristi) served in independent groups or as assault battalions attached to the regular army divisions

He was deemed fit for service and placed with first reserves

Latvia. A State Statistical Bureau, 4th Population Census Badge. C.1935 Auction Archive 1916 and appointed provisional Corporal3rd Class: Two piece construction, silver with maroon and blue enamels, gilt star, hallmarked with the crowned female Latvian head, maker marked, marked "875" (silver) and number engraved "6355" on the reverse, 25. 7 mm x 46 mm, hook attachment, intact enamels, extremely fine.