Early Waffen SS Sleeve Shield for 15.Waffen Grenadier Division-(Lettische nr. 1) and 19.Waffen Grenadier Division (Lettische nr. 2)-This SS Sleeve shield was used by the Latvian members of these two Divisions. It is in the pattern of the old Latvian flag, a machine embroidered white diagonal bar on a dark red (almost maroon) field with “Latvija” written across the top, all on a black wool background. The script and the stripe are in a very nice off-white color. This is a very early variant of the the brighter red Latvian shield later pattern on a black field. This example is very clean. This is a scarce, gorgeous example in excellent condition.