Latvia, First Republic. An Army Officer’s Belt Buckle, c. 1930 visually-hidden centered on a six-pointed star

centered on a six-pointed star

one issued to Raimund Walzl (b

He relinquished his commission and was permitted to retain the rank of Lieutenant on September 1

achieving the Army Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol clasp on February 11

Army Air Force (four-color embroidery

Latvia, First Republic. An Army Officer’s Belt Buckle, c. 1930 visually-hidden centered on a six-pointed starConstructed 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.