{"product_id":"rare-german-wwii-latvian-volunteer-sleeve-shield-early-red-silver-stripe-pattern","title":"Rare German WWII Latvian Volunteer Sleeve Shield | Early Red \u0026 Silver Stripe Pattern","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare \u003cstrong\u003eGerman WWII Latvian volunteer sleeve shield\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring a red cloth field crossed by a single diagonal silver or silver-grey stripe. The simple design represents an early or variant form of Latvian nationality insignia used by volunteers serving in German-organized military formations during the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNationality shields allowed foreign volunteers to display their national origin while wearing German uniforms. This example was a \u003cstrong\u003eveteran bring-back\u003c\/strong\u003e and appears to have been removed from a uniform sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGerman WWII Latvian volunteer sleeve shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed field with diagonal silver \/ silver-grey stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly or variant construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVeteran bring-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppears uniform removed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood overall condition with age and wear consistent with a period cloth insignia and likely uniform removal. Please review all photographs for exact colors, stitching, backing, and edge wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚔ Why Shop With Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Over 2,500 5-star reviews online\u003cbr\u003e• Carefully researched and curated collectibles\u003cbr\u003e• Fast, secure, and reliable shipping\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collectors Crossroads","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44155488370762,"sku":"WIW3123","price":700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/collectorscrossroads.com\/products\/rare-german-wwii-latvian-volunteer-sleeve-shield-early-red-silver-stripe-pattern","provider":"Collectors Crossroads ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}