Germany, SS. A 19th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Latvian) Volunteer's Collar Tab certificate_of_authenticity This personal heraldic shield dates

This personal heraldic shield dates from approximately 1855 and likely used as a identifical plaque on the side of a carriage

the reverse maker marked with the logo of Gustav Brehmer

but I could tell by his actions that if anything tragic did happen to him while overseas he would want to be buried where he fell amongst his comrades

possibly entitled to the British War and Victory Medals and likely that he joined as a Boy Seaman

measuring 24 mm (w) x 174 mm (l) as presented

Germany, SS. A 19th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Latvian) Volunteer's Collar Tab certificate_of_authenticity This personal heraldic shield dates(Waffen SS Kragenspiegel der 19. Waffen Grenadier Division der SS (Lettische Nr. 2)). Constructed of black wool with a buckram core, the obverse bearing embroidered silver grey stars surrounded by a radiant sun, the reverse showing classic Dachau style white threading, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 55 mm (l), demonstrating the remnants of an adhesive to the reverse consistent with previous display, in extremely fine condition.