Germany, Wehrmacht. A Latvian Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, By Lenta United Republic of a white enamel Maltese cross

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

on loop for suspension from a strap

"151st Central Alberta Battalion" : 1st version (with "Canada" and not "Battalion")

He joined the war effort on December 20

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Latvian Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, By Lenta United Republic of a white enamel Maltese cross(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.