Latvia. A Cross Of Recognition, Silver Grade, By Bercs C.1940 Auction strong and clear

strong and clear

The 239th Infantry Battalion was raised in Ontario and Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Valcartier under the authority of G

recipient of the Pour le Mérite and the Knight’s Cross

maker marked "ROBBINS CO ATTLEBORO" on the reverse

Our flight was acting as escort

Latvia. A Cross Of Recognition, Silver Grade, By Bercs C.1940 Auction strong and clearInstituted 1938. Constructed in silvered fine zinc, the obverse presents an engraved ball tipped Maltese Cross with a central Latvian coat of arms, within a beaded edge, the reverse features a flying eagle surrounded by the inscription DOMAS UN DARBUS LATVIJAI, the rim is marked by makers mark S. BERCS, measuring 36. 05 mm diameter, on original triangular ribbon, light contact and toned metal, near extremely fine. Footnote: This Cross was awarded to