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

British War Medal (271123 W

In 9K Gold

II Rex Italie” and “MDCCCLXVI” in gilt letters

After almost four weeks at Nottingham

a white enamel Maltese cross with the obverse medallion presenting the cypher VRI on a red enamel background

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.