Latvia, First Republic. A Commemorative Medal for the War of Independence Newly Listed Congressional Life Saving Medal for

Congressional Life Saving Medal for Rescue of Survivors from the Steamer Metis

head of the Luftwaffe Staff Office

The certificate is dated to Dresden on June 26

and substantial fraying and tearing of the edges

After two weeks in Birmingham

Latvia, First Republic. A Commemorative Medal for the War of Independence Newly Listed Congressional Life Saving Medal forConstructed 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)