Latvia, First Republic. An Army Officer’s Belt Buckle, c. 1930 visually-hidden where he received his commission

where he received his commission as Pilot Officer

an all-seeing eye above backed by emanating rays

centered on a six-pointed star

He relinquished his commission and was permitted to retain the rank of Lieutenant on September 1

constructed of silvered bronze and black as well as pebbled red enamels

Latvia, First Republic. An Army Officer’s Belt Buckle, c. 1930 visually-hidden where he received his commissionConstructed of bronze, the obverse consisting of an eight pointed radiant starburst, overlaid by three stars and situated on a radiant background, surrounded by a frame of stylized rays, the reverse with a clip and loop, unmarked, measuring 52 mm in diameter, demonstrating total loss of blue enamels to the obverse with sporadic tarnishing to the base metal, in very fine condition.