Latvia, First Republic. An Army Officer’s Belt Buckle, c. 1930 Republic of depicting a large national eagle

depicting a large national eagle standing atop a wreathed mobile swastika that has been painted blue

though undoubtedly by Austrian maker Rothe

accompanied by a shortened sash that incorporates a decorative moiré pattern

Emperor of India on November 21st

The order was established in three grades and could be awarded to civilians and military personnel

Latvia, First Republic. An Army Officer’s Belt Buckle, c. 1930 Republic of depicting a large national eagleConstructed 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.