Latvia, Republic. A State Statistical Bureau, 4Th Population Census Badge. C.1935 Hold original multi-coloured ribbon with brooch

original multi-coloured ribbon with brooch pinback

The BEM is near extremely fine

and outer fastening device

A typical late war example in bronze gilt featuring a red Maltese cross and hand painted centre pieces

reverse of wreath impressed “GEMSCO A

Latvia, Republic. A State Statistical Bureau, 4Th Population Census Badge. C.1935 Hold original multi-coloured ribbon with broochIn silver with maroon and blue enamels,the obverse bears two crossed feathers over a blue and red enamel background with one star in the centre, above is a scroll that reads 4. TAUTAS SKAITISANA, above is a cipher NSP (National Bureau of Statistics), the reverse bears a vertical pinback and the silver content number 875 and OK, measuring 25. 71 mm (w) x 45. 50 mm (h), weighing 10. 8 g, very fine.