the edges of the straps trimmed on three sides in red felt
62mm (h) (to top of ring suspension)
below is the crest of Latvia in blue and red enamels
the exterior of the lid bearing an image of a Phoenix in gilt
He only served 2 years before being sent back to East Germany and released to West Germany
Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Lot of Uniform Buttons Newly Listed the edges of the straps(Kriegsmarine Knpfe). A mixed lot of 17 Kriegsmarine uniform buttons, all constructed of gilded bronzer and retaining reverse lugs, nine maker marked on the reverse with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, and with inscriptions of ECHTE FEUERVERGOLDUNG (GENUINE FIRE GILDING), the other eight marked on the reverse with generals KRIEGSMARINE marks with manufacture dates of 1938,1939, and 1940, all measuring 22 mm in diameter, some