The three design variations listed above point to the possibility of the piece having a French influence regarding design and manufacture
the reverse with the torch of liberty imposed on a V for Victory
often referred to as the "father of Russian photo-reporting"
the reverse marked with a partially-legible Berlin maker’s logo
He graduated in 1880 and would have participated in the closing ceremonies that allowed the public to view the cadets performing their duties and activities
Latvia, Republic. A Silver Riga Police School Badge Auction The three design variations listedSilver badge encircled in oak leaves with Latvian flag and crest in red, white and blue enamels, inscribed with R. P. S on obverse, reverse is blank with a screwback, screwback cap bearing markers mark, measuring at 38. 26mm (w) x 46. 18mm (h) and weighing at 23. 1 grams, very fine.