Latvia, Republic. An Army Regimental Badge, C.1919 United Republic of Upon arrival in England and

Upon arrival in England and before leaving for active service

Cpl BESSETTE did attain his Physical Fitness Training level

black and white striped ribbon tied in a bow

the reason for the award was: " for brave conduct in the battles against the bandits (partisans)"

Latvia, Republic. An Army Regimental Badge, C.1919 United Republic of Upon arrival in England andA three piece construction badge of bronze and mutli coloured enamels, the obverse centre bears the insignia of the Latvian armed forces, on a shield of white and red enamel inscribed with 1919 2 XI encompassed by an oak leaf border, a sword runs horizontally through the centre of the badge and bears a swastika on the cross guard, the reverse is inscribed with L. A. U. N. 291 with a screwback and plain plate, measuring 52. 59 mm (w) x 41. 89 mm (h),