Latvia, First Republic. An Army Officer’s Belt Buckle, c. 1930 Republic of around a central raised fouled

around a central raised fouled anchor set on a ribbed background

and with dual narrow fullers running approximately two-thirds of the length of each side

depicting a large national eagle standing atop a wreathed mobile swastika that has been painted blue

The plaque is framed by diverse chiseled floral patterns displaying between a detailed period Spanish coat of arms on the top and a nicely performed coat of arms of the city Alar del Rey on the bottom

accompanied by a shortened sash that incorporates a decorative moiré pattern

Latvia, First Republic. An Army Officer’s Belt Buckle, c. 1930 Republic of around a central raised fouledConstructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant starburst, overlaid by three stars and situated on a radiant background, surrounded by a frame of stylized rays, the reverse with a clip and loop, unmarked, measuring 52 mm in diameter, demonstrating total loss of blue enamels to the obverse with sporadic tarnishing to the base metal, in very fine condition.