Interwar Latvian firefighters merit award, original ribbon
Key Information:
• Country: Latvia
• Type: Fire service merit medal (firefighters organizations award)
• Inscription (reverse): PAR NOPELNĪBU UGUNSDZĒSĪBĀ. (“For Merit in Firefighting”)
• Dimensions approx.: 44.55 x 39.83 mm
• Suspension: ring suspension with triangular ribbon mount
Medal Design:
Front features a stylized cross with a central firefighter helmet motif and radiating rays.
Reverse bears the Latvian text: PAR NOPELNĪBU UGUNSDZĒSĪBĀ.
Translation: “For Merit in Firefighting.”
Condition:
• Medal shows typical age toning and surface wear
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This is a Latvian fire service merit award associated with interwar-era firefighting organizations. Latvian reference sources describe a related firefighters organizations merit badge/award as established in the interwar period (1926; later expanded into multiple classes).
Summary:
Attractive and uncommon Latvian fire service merit medal with clear Latvian inscription. A solid piece for Baltic/Latvia or civil service medal collectors, priced accordingly due to the ribbon’s condition.