Latvia. An Order of the Three Stars, Prototype Cross, c.1920 Republic of measuring 55 mm (w) x

measuring 55 mm (w) x 67 mm (h) and 57 mm (w) x 68 mm (h)

embossed naming around inner circle: 1070

pinback and small loop on reverse

A matching set of Imperial Army Enlisted/NCO greatcoat straps

no dents on scabbard

Latvia. An Order of the Three Stars, Prototype Cross, c.1920 Republic of measuring 55 mm (w) x(Triju Zvaigu ordenis). Instituted 1924. The only known prototype of the order, presenting a white enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials, elongated smooth rays between each arm, the reverse of the cross features silver gilt arms with blanc hand scratched into each arm, the obverse medallion is a blue enamelled disc with three central five point stars encircled by a gilt band with triangular patterns, the reverse medallion is in silver bearing the