A First War Period Prussian Red Eagle Order; 3Rd Class With Swords By Wagner Newly Listed Latvian SS Volunteer Sleeve Shield

Latvian SS Volunteer Sleeve Shield - In red and white on black wool backing

Ranging from near very fine to near extremely fine

During the Battle of the Malacca Strait

not a 'Battle' and was only referred to as such with black humour

with injuries to his nose and hip

A First War Period Prussian Red Eagle Order; 3Rd Class With Swords By Wagner Newly Listed Latvian SS Volunteer Sleeve ShieldCross in silver, 39mm x 39mm, bottom arm marked "W" (for Wagner, Berlin), WW1 period issue; with swords i silver gilt, screwed into the cross, (as is a case with Prussian awards with swords), and most likely added later, between the Wars; in worn condition, nearly extremely fine.