Mint Unissued Original Waffen SS Latvian Volunteer Sleeve Shield
A mint unissued original Waffen SS Latvian Volunteer sleeve shield, featuring the distinctive Latvian national colors with white “LATVIJA” lettering above a diagonal white stripe on a red field, all woven onto a smooth black wool backing. These sleeve shields were worn by Latvian volunteers serving with the Waffen SS during WWII and are highly desirable foreign volunteer insignia.
This example is of the desirable Dachau-made variety, displaying characteristic wartime construction with finely woven machine embroidery on ribbed black wool backing with white threaded reverse. The woven surface is exceptionally tight and well executed, with strong vibrant colors and sharp definition throughout. The “LATVIJA” lettering remains crisp and easily readable.
The reverse shows the typical white threaded backing associated with period Dachau manufacture. The shield remains unissued and retains its original shape, showing no signs of wear, damage, or mothing.
An excellent mint example of a highly collectible Waffen SS foreign volunteer sleeve insignia.
