Latvia, First Republic. An Army Officer’s Belt Buckle, c. 1930 visually-hidden an all-seeing eye above backed

an all-seeing eye above backed by emanating rays

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

the diamond and rubies intact

achieving the Army Marksman Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Pistol clasp on February 11

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 an all-seeing eye above backedConstructed 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.