as a member of the 21st Infantry Battalion’s advance on the sugar refinery near Courcelette
overlaid by an inscription of “LATVIJA”
the reverse features the figure of victory holding a laurel wreath with troops in the background
He served during the First World War in France and Germany from Mar 9
Portugal, Kingdom. A Military Medal Bar, c.1965 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic as a member of theA Medalbar, horizontal swingback, measures 150 mm in width, consisting of: A War Cross Medal, in bronze, full size, on original ribbon. A Medal of Military Merit, in silver and enamels, surmounted by a castille, measures 31. 15 mm (w) x 53. 02 mm (h), enamels intact, worn on original ribbon with small cross device, marked on ring, enamels intact, light wear, very fine condition. An Order of Aviz, in silver gilt and green enamels, measure 27. 4 mm (w)