Latvia, Republic. An Order Of Three Stars, Grand Cross, By W.f. Müller, C.1935 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac beside the Duke’s neck is

beside the Duke’s neck is the engraver’s mark MAX v

“Cloth Insignia of the SS”

along with documents

1917 and reporting to duty with his unit on December 1st

secured by a thick drawstring on the underside

Latvia, Republic. An Order Of Three Stars, Grand Cross, By W.f. Müller, C.1935 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac beside the Duke’s neck isSilver with white enameled Maltese cross and blue enameled centerpiece with three gold stars, reverse center bearing Latvian LATVIJAS REPUBLIKA 1918. G. 18 NOVEMBRIS (translation: Latvian Republic November 18, 1918) surrounded by the Latin motto of the order PER ASPERA AD ASTRA (translation: Through difficulties to the stars), combined with national hallmark denoting years 1922 to 1940, marked 825 for silver and F. M makers mark, measuring 50. 63mm