Latvia, Republic. A Sapper Regiment Badge, C.1919 Auction until January 1947

until January 1947

measuring 42 mm x 37 mm

Kietz took part in the attack on Russia from the very first day

and edged with red waffenfarbe (indicating Artillery unit)

Latvia, Republic. A Sapper Regiment Badge, C.1919 Auction until January 1947A Maltese cross of silvered bronze and multi coloured enamels, the obverse centre bears K 1919 superimposed on a shield of red and white enamels, on top is a rising sun with rays and an axe and shovel, the arms of the cross are white enamel and the 9, 12, and 3 oclock arms each bear a single star, the reverse is plain and shows the attachment prongs of the obverse centre, with a screwback and plain plate, measuring 48. 83 mm, very fine.