Latvia, Republic. An Order Of Vesthardus, V Class Knight with Swords, by V.Millers, c.1940 GTRexclude A rolled lip on a

A rolled lip on a canteen cup held too much heat after being placed over a stove or fire which would burn a soldier’s mouth

on length of original neck ribbon

interior medalbed worn

as he was listed as missing in action and presumed dead following combat with the Royal Air Force on 12 March 1941

Latvia, Republic. An Order Of Vesthardus, V Class Knight with Swords, by V.Millers, c.1940 GTRexclude A rolled lip on a(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,