Latvia, Republic. A Miniature Order Of The Three Stars And Latvia Shield Stickpin Newly Listed also referred to as the

also referred to as the Sylvestrine Order

inscribed “STO

He never saw sea service but did achieve another rank

indicating that he had to bail out but was safe at an undisclosed location far from his home base

but known sole maker was "Braca Knaus

Latvia, Republic. A Miniature Order Of The Three Stars And Latvia Shield Stickpin Newly Listed also referred to as theMiniature Order of the Three Stars. Triju Zvaigznu Ordenis. Instituted in 1924: in silver gilt with blue and white enamels, measuring 16. 5 mm (w) x 27. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear; and Latvian Shield Stickpin: in bronze with white and maroon enamels, maker marked "L. CHR. LAUER NRNBERG" on the reverse, measuring 10 mm (w) x 14. 2 mm (h), on a 47 mm long stickpin. Near extremely fine.