Latvia, Republic. An Old Rifleman Society Badge, By S. Bercs, C.1930 Auction Archive He was taken on strength

He was taken on strength in England by the 23rd Reserve Battalion

the lid with centerpiece in the form of a raised gilded bronze German State Crown

(Medalla de la Division Azul)

Accompanied by their addressed Box of Issue (stamped "WAR and VICTORY"

but just very tiny chipping to enamels

Latvia, Republic. An Old Rifleman Society Badge, By S. Bercs, C.1930 Auction Archive He was taken on strengthA circular badge of bronze and red enamel, the obverse centre bears a sun with a sword laid diagonally across, with LSB on a red enamel background, the sun is partially superimposed over a wreath border of leaves tied with a ribbon at the bottom, above is the two headed eagle of Russia, the reverse bears an engraving in Latvian, with a screwback, plate marked S. BERCS RIGA METALS, measuring 38. 99 mm (w) x 44. 59 mm (h), very fine.