Civil Guard Cross of Merit (Bronze gilt)

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.LVA.0101.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$175 USD

  • Civil Guard Cross of Merit (Bronze gilt) Obverse
  • Civil Guard Cross of Merit (Bronze gilt) Obverse
  • Civil Guard Cross of Merit (Bronze gilt) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$175 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Latvia
  • Makers
    V. Millers, Riga
  • Composition
    Bronze gilt/Enamelled
  • Size
    40mm
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the Civil Guard Cross of Merit (Bronze gilt) are attributed to Medal-Medaille. See the following page for more information: http://www.medal-medaille.com/sold/product_info.php?products_id=1299

History


This cross was considered the highest award within Latvian defence organizations, and it was conferred to recognize exemplary heroism, training, and organization.

The cross was suppressed during the initial invasion of the Soviet Union, as well as during the subsequent control of Latvia by the Soviet Union until 1991.

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