Latvia, Republic. An Order Of Vesthardus, V Class Knight with Swords, by V.Millers, c.1940 Auction suuported by two shoulder straps

suuported by two shoulder straps

each marked "FREE" with a place marked for a signature but are unsigned

We crashed into a ditch in that there were no brakes

the Canadian-born Bonar Law

this wood badge crest features the handwritten dates and battles fought by the Battalion

Latvia, Republic. An Order Of Vesthardus, V Class Knight with Swords, by V.Millers, c.1940 Auction suuported by two shoulder straps(Viesturs Ordenis). Instituted in 1938. A rare military issue example in silver gilt featuring a white enameled cross with red accents, the suspension bearing the coat of arms in silver gilt with red, blue and green enamels, silver gilt swords in each quadrant, maker marked "V. MILLERS RIGA", Latvia National Control marked and marked with a female head with the Latvian crown beside the silver purity mark of "875" on the reverse of the suspension,