Germany, Wehrmacht. A Latvian Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, By Lenta Province of China light wear and scratch marks

light wear and scratch marks on the obverse

BERGEDORF”

(Greifenorden Kreuz der Komture und Großkomtur mit Etui)

Also referred to as the “Homage of the Empire Medal”

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Latvian Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, By Lenta Province of China light wear and scratch marks(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.