An original Waffen SS Latvia volunteer sleeve shield, machine embroidered in red and white thread on black wool backing.
An original Waffen SS Latvia volunteer sleeve shield, machine embroidered in red and white thread on black wool backing.
Reverse images of an original Waffen SS Latvia volunteer sleeve shield, machine embroidered in red and white thread on black wool backing.

Waffen SS Latvia Legion Volunteer Sleeve Shield

An original Waffen SS Latvia volunteer sleeve shield, machine embroidered in red and white thread on black wool backing. The obverse of the insignia depicts the Latvian national shield with the inscription ‘Latvija’ above. The insignia was worn on the upper left sleeve by the 19th Waffen Grenadier Division of the Waffen SS. The insignia has no damage or repairs in good condition.

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Waffen SS Latvia Legion Brief History

The Latvian Legion (Latviešu leģions) was a Nazi German Waffen-SS unit during World War II, formed in 1943 mainly from ethnic Latvian men. The Legion comprised the 15th and 19th Waffen Grenadier Divisions of the SS. After the disbandment of Arajs Kommando, some members joined the Legion.

The 15th Division reported administratively to the VI SS Corps but was operationally attached to other units including the XXXXIII Army Corps, 16th Army, and Army Group North. The 19th Division remained in the Courland Pocket until May 1945, among the last Nazi forces to surrender.

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