Germany, Ss. A Latvian Legion Identity Disc certificate_of_authenticity at the centre of the

at the centre of the cross is a laurel wreath and the dates “1870 1871

in its case of issue)

(Feldzug Medaillen)

Gerstmann died on March 16

gilt wear evident on both centrepieces

Germany, Ss. A Latvian Legion Identity Disc certificate_of_authenticity at the centre of the(Lettische SS Verbnde Erkennungsmarke). Constructed of silvered zink, the obverse bearing a double stamped inscription of AUSB. U. ERS. BTL. LETT. SS FRW. DIV. (AUSBILDUNGS UND ERSATZ BATAILLION LETTISCHE FREIWILLIGEN DIVISION), the reverse double stamped with an identity number of 899, measuring 70 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), demonstrating loss of finish and oxidation throughout, in very fine condition.