Germany, Ss. A Latvian Legion Identity Disc consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 1938 and promoted to the

1938 and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel on November 7

crazing and fine chipping evident in the white enamels on the arm at 7 o'clock on the obverse

maker marked "ALEXANDER WOLLRAM JR DESSAU" on the reverse

encircled by an ornamented hand-chased border

The 41st and 42nd Battalions were depot battalions stationed in Plymouth

Germany, Ss. A Latvian Legion Identity Disc consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 1938 and promoted to the(Lettische SS Verbnde Erkennungsmarke). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse bearing a double stamped inscription of AUSB. U. ERS. BTL. LETT. SS FRW. DIV. (AUSBILDUNGS UND ERSATZ BATAILLON LETTISCHE FREIWILLIGEN DIVISION), the reverse double stamped with an identity number of 903, measuring 70 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), demonstrating loss of finish and oxidation throughout, in very fine condition.