Germany, SS. A Latvian Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, by Lenta of Riga visually-hidden measuring 26 mm (w) x

measuring 26 mm (w) x 23 mm (h)

whose distinguished efforts led to a successful conclusion of the general demobilization

the obverse presents the portrait of Franz Joseph in his uniform as field marshal

September 1915

Skillfully produced in GOLD and enamels

Germany, SS. A Latvian Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, by Lenta of Riga visually-hidden measuring 26 mm (w) x(Waffen SS rmelschild der lettischen Freiwilligen). Constructed of maroon rayon, the obverse featuring a Latvian national shield executed with white machine embroidery, topped by a black bar bearing yellow machine embroidered inscription of LATVIJA, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of a documented variant of domestic manufacture produced by Lenta, Riga, measuring 55 mm (w) x 60 mm (h), a rare variant, in uniform removed and extremely