Latvia, First Republic. A Commemorative Medal for the War of Independence Newly Listed head of the Luftwaffe Staff

head of the Luftwaffe Staff Office

and substantial fraying and tearing of the edges

measuring 60 mm (w) x 78 mm (h)

minor wear to exterior and interior

A well preserved example of a DLV (Deutscher Luftsportverband/German Air Sport Association) or Fliegerschaft (Flight Association) NCO’s belt buck

Latvia, First Republic. A Commemorative Medal for the War of Independence Newly Listed head of the Luftwaffe StaffConstructed of silver with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of a shield with a red enameled field, overlaid by an arm wielding a sword which bears a mobile swastika on the crossguard, interspersed with five pointed stars and flanked by clusters of oak leaves, topped by a banner bearing an inscription of PAR TVZEMI (FOR THE FATHERLAND), flanked by dates 1918 1920, unmarked, measuring 27. 98 mm (w)