Germany, SS. A Latvian Waffen-SS Volunteer’s Sleeve Insignia Republic of while additional integral straps set

while additional integral straps set into the sides fasten through functional magnetic metal buckles

instituted 1802

In silver with green and black enamels

issued from Oflag 78 and Stalag XVIII (both noted to have held Officers and Enlisted men of the Royal Yugoslav Army)

Silver Grade China (Imperial)

Germany, SS. A Latvian Waffen-SS Volunteer’s Sleeve Insignia Republic of while additional integral straps set(rmelschild der lettischen Freiwilligen der Waffen SS). Constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered red and white Latvian national emblem, overlaid at the upper left corner by a white inscription of LATVIJA, measuring 50 mm (w) x 65 mm (h), demonstrating moderate soiling and minor material fatigue, in uniform removed and better than very fine condition.