Latvia, Republic. An Order Of Vesthardus, V Class Knight with Swords, by V.Millers, c.1940 GTRexclude as he was listed as

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

35269" on the reverse

held in place by three flat headed rivets

Other prisoners have stated that Sister Pia spoke up for their release or financially supported their despairing relatives

obverse illustrating a robed woman standing behind a kneeling man holding a rifle

Latvia, Republic. An Order Of Vesthardus, V Class Knight with Swords, by V.Millers, c.1940 GTRexclude as he was listed as(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,