Germany, SS. A Latvian Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, by Lenta of Riga Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic comprising the badge: in silver

comprising the badge: in silver gilt and enamels

Naval Corps Flanders Veteran’s Cross 1914-18

The Decoration was abolished in 1945

marking an early step toward a professionalised

Germany, SS. A Latvian Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, by Lenta of Riga Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic comprising the badge: in silver(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