His citation read: "On the 24th May 1944
small enamel damages to white enamels
the 19th Infantry Battalion
a cross pattée of multi-piece construction with a blackened magnetic iron core within a ribbed silver border
Fearlessly leading his men on to join the forces fighting desperately to gain a beachhead
Latvia, Republic. An Order Of The Three Stars, Ii Class Grand Officer, By W.r.muller, C.1935 GTRexclude His citation read: "On the(Triju Zvaigu ordenis). Instituted in 1924. Badge: multi piece construction, in silver gilt with blue and white enamels, bearing three Gold stars on the obverse centrepiece, hallmarked with a head wearing the Latvian crown on the loop, measuring 45. 7 mm (w) x 69. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and integral ring suspension, intact enamels, traces of residue evident on the four white enamelled arms where they butt the reverse centrepiece, on a full