Latvia, Republic. An Order Of Vesthardus, V Class Knight with Swords, by V.Millers, c.1940 GTRexclude Other prisoners have stated that

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

During this time Schmundt was promoted to Lieutenant

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

later as Midshipman in North America

A well-preserved 1940 edition of Hlinkova Garda a Slovenská Revolúcia (The Hlinka Guard and the Slovakian Revolution)

Latvia, Republic. An Order Of Vesthardus, V Class Knight with Swords, by V.Millers, c.1940 GTRexclude Other prisoners have stated that(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,