Latvia, First Republic. A Commemorative Medal for the War of Independence Newly Listed Full-time service on the part

Full-time service on the part of ROC Officers counted for half the qualification period for part-time personnel

bombed out cities

tarnishing of the scabbard shaft

and number stamped “26884”

The inside is stamped "BW188" in the dome

Latvia, First Republic. A Commemorative Medal for the War of Independence Newly Listed Full-time service on the partConstructed 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)