Germany, Ss. A Mixed Lot Of Latvian-Made Waffen-Ss Volunteer Insignia, From The Roger Bender Collection United Republic of the 23rd Battalion was re-designated

the 23rd Battalion was re-designated the 23rd Reserve Battalion

material fatigue consistent with age and moderate use are evident through the outer leather shell

two badges incorporating a support plate

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Germany, Ss. A Mixed Lot Of Latvian-Made Waffen-Ss Volunteer Insignia, From The Roger Bender Collection United Republic of the 23rd Battalion was re-designated(Waffen SS Insignien fr lettische Freiwillige). A mixed lot of four locally made Waffen SS Latvian Legion volunteer insignia, including: 1. A set of Unterscharfhrer collar tabs, each constructed of black wool with buckram cores, featuring an insignia tab bearing machine embroidered silver grey dual Sig runes, and a rank tab pinned with a single silvered pip, both unmarked and measuring 40 mm (w) x 50 mm (l), in extremely fine condition. 2. A sleeve