Germany, SS. A Mint Latvian Waffen-SS Volunteer’s Sleeve Insignia United Republic of and Medal for the Defence

and Medal for the Defence of the Caucasus (in brass

the interior of which is marked PRATA 1000

The Battalion was assigned garrison duty along the Canadian Pacific Railway main line that stretched across the prairies

from April 16 to April 21 and for his actions during this battle

Germany, SS. A Mint Latvian Waffen-SS Volunteer’s Sleeve Insignia United Republic of and Medal for the Defence(rmelschild der lettischen Freiwilligen der Waffen SS). Constructed of black wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered red and white Latvian national emblem, overlaid at the upper left corner by a white inscription of LATVIJA, measuring 50 mm (w) x 65 mm (h), demonstrating moderate soiling and minor material fatigue, in uniform removed and better than very fine condition.