Latvia, Republic. A Cross Of Recognition, IV Class Badge Auction Ten rows of twisted silver

Ten rows of twisted silver bullion wrap on the grip

The interior retains a black leather liner

Footnote: This variation of the award was categorized as III Class until 1943

scuffed edges

/ Now Know Ye that in consideration of the said sum of Twelve Dollars and Twenty-five Cents by him

Latvia, Republic. A Cross Of Recognition, IV Class Badge Auction Ten rows of twisted silver(Atzinbas krusts). Instituted in 1710, Re established in 1938. In silver gilt with red, green, light blue, dark blue and white enamels, inscribed in French "Pour Les honntes gens" (For Honest People) along the edges of the three lower arms, measuring 36 mm x 56 mm inclusive of its multi interlocking ring suspension, original ribbon, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Cross of Recognition is a state decoration of Latvia. The decoration was