Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Latvian Volunteer’s Arm Shield United Republic of the buckram stiffener on reverse

the buckram stiffener on reverse is lightly browned

he joined the Honolulu Rifles

Silvered and blackened zinc

bronze pinback hanger with U

It was under his command during the Battle of Kowang-San (AKA the Defence of Hill 355) fought between October 22nd and 24th

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Latvian Volunteer’s Arm Shield United Republic of the buckram stiffener on reverse(Lettische SS Freiwilligen Legion rmelabzeichen). Constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered red and white Latvian national shield, topped by an inscription of LATVIJA, unmarked, measuring 56 mm (w) x 68 mm (h), in uniform removed and near extremely fine condition.