Latvia, Republic. A State Border Guard Badge, By S. Bercs, C.1925 Auction all in turn defaced by

all in turn defaced by small irregular circles of contrasting colours

All affixed to appropriate ribbons on a 150 mm long metal bar

marked with the logo of maker Karl Wurster

Constructed of silvered tombac in the shape of a swastika

Ten days later

Latvia, Republic. A State Border Guard Badge, By S. Bercs, C.1925 Auction all in turn defaced byA diamond shaped badge of bronze and silvered bronze and multi coloured enamels, the obverse bears the red lion of the Latvian coat of arms and the silver griffin of the Latvian coat of arms, between them is a red and white enamel striped post with two upwards facing crossed swords in the centre, the top of the post is a green enamel shield and three oak leaves, below is the date 1. VI. 28, all encompassed by an ornate border, the reverse is plain and