Latvia, Republic. A Cased Order of Three Stars, IV. Class, c. 1938 visually-hidden A shield shaped pin constructed

A shield shaped pin constructed of die stamped magnetic metal

grinding and wear to the bakelite handle grips

flanked by "19" and "34" on either side

dark patina on wings

123 mm x 155 mm

Latvia, Republic. A Cased Order of Three Stars, IV. Class, c. 1938 visually-hidden A shield shaped pin constructed(Triju Zvaigznu Ordenis). Instituted March 11th, 1924. A Maltese cross constructed of silver gilt with ball finials and a cluster of rays in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a central medallion with three stars on a blue enamelled field and surrounded by an ornate border, the reverse with a central medallion in gilt inscribed with Per Aspera Ad Astra Latvijas Republika 1918 18 Novembris, suspended from a gilded oval oak