Latvia, Republic. A 4Th Valmiera Infantry Regiment Badge, By Arm. Ekonom Veikals Riga Archive small enamel chipping

small enamel chipping

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above is inscribed “DRAGAGGIO” (DREDGING)

A straight-armed cross paty constructed of bronze gilt

triple-slotted and secured by a brass post

Latvia, Republic. A 4Th Valmiera Infantry Regiment Badge, By Arm. Ekonom Veikals Riga Archive small enamel chippingIn bronze and multi coloured enamels, the obverse bears 4W on a shield of red and white enamels (the colours of the Latvian flag), superimposed over two upwards facing crossed rifles and topped with the symbol of the armed forces of Latvia in red and white enamels and gilded bronze, all on a background of an oak leaf wreath tied with a ribbon at the bottom, the reverse is plain and shows the attachment prongs of the obverse plate, with a screwback,