Germany, Wehrmacht. A Latvian Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, By Lenta United Republic of British War Medal (271123 W

British War Medal (271123 W

II Rex Italie” and “MDCCCLXVI” in gilt letters

measuring 38 mm in diameter x 41

Sergeant (January 1

The British tried another landing at Suvla Bay

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Latvian Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, By Lenta United Republic of British War Medal (271123 W(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.