Latvia, First Republic. A Commemorative Medal for the War of Independence Hold (24355018 PTE R ALSOP KOSB)

(24355018 PTE R ALSOP KOSB)

suspended from a metal hanger wrapped in forest green woven cloth with silver bars wrapped around the hanger on either end

the front of the walls similarly demonstrates the outline of an SS-style Totenkopf insignia which has also been removed from the cap

Peschko received training as a “Kradfahrer” (motor cyclist)

ЛООСЪ” indicating manufacture by the noted German medallist Gottfried Bernhard Loos

Latvia, First Republic. A Commemorative Medal for the War of Independence Hold (24355018 PTE R ALSOP KOSB)Constructed 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)