Germany, SS. A Mint Latvian Waffen-SS Volunteer’s Sleeve Insignia Auction although for more ignominious reasons

although for more ignominious reasons

"A" Division

tie on the right side has separated from the ribbon

Nerissa was the only transport carrying Canadian troops to be lost during the Second World War

but of typical "IKOM Zagreb" manufacture

Germany, SS. A Mint Latvian Waffen-SS Volunteer’s Sleeve Insignia Auction although for more ignominious reasons(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.