Latvia, First Republic. A Commemorative Medal for the War of Independence Hold During the bloody Rhineland battles

During the bloody Rhineland battles of 1945

(24355018 PTE R ALSOP KOSB)

Although it is stated on his Medical Record card that he suffered a Gun Shot Wound to the head on May 20

He then served in the east with Tank Destroyer Battalions 33 and 263

A cap badge constructed of gilded tombac

Latvia, First Republic. A Commemorative Medal for the War of Independence Hold During the bloody Rhineland battlesConstructed 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)