Germany, Wehrmacht. A Latvian Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, By Lenta GTRexclude he was responsible for much

he was responsible for much of the functioning of the German economy in the build-up to World War II

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

with a metal buckle for tightening the cuff

a fine and rare cross

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 he was responsible for much(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.