Germany, Wehrmacht. A Latvian Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, By Lenta GTRexclude a fine and rare cross

a fine and rare cross

dated "1917-1957" and numbered "163" on the reverse

and Canadian uniform insignia patches

where he would remain for three days before rejoining his unit in the field on the 24th

as evidenced by black thread remaining and the accompanying photograph but has long since been removed

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Latvian Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, By Lenta GTRexclude a fine and rare cross(Wehrmacht rmelschild der lettischen Freiwilligen). Constructed of a black and maroon rayon base, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered white shield topped by a yellow machine embroidered inscription of LATVIJA, doubled maker marked LENTA, RIGA, measuring 75 mm (w) x 62 mm (h), a Latvian made insignia in unissued and extremely fine condition. Footnote: From the Roger Bender collection.