Germany, SS. A Rare Latvian Legion Wartime Photo Album to SS-Oberschütze Alberts Jansons, with Sleeve Shield and Award Document consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The helmet measures 295 mm

The helmet measures 295 mm x 310 mm x 115 mm

medal bed in deep yellow felt with a tab to secure the award

unmarked but of Rothe manufacture

it was noted under the heading "peculiarity" that Smaill was "rather quick in his movements" as well as that he "always smokes a cigarette using a holder"

Germany, SS. A Rare Latvian Legion Wartime Photo Album to SS-Oberschütze Alberts Jansons, with Sleeve Shield and Award Document consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The helmet measures 295 mm(Fotoalbum der lettischen Freiwilligen der Waffen SS). A rare and fascinating private wartime photo album compiled by SS Oberschtze Alberts Jansons, constructed of card stock binding with interior pages of identical construction, the latter pasted with 124 wartime images, depicting uniformed Waffen SS personnel in the field, training, and at leisure, including depictions of Latvian Legion insignia in wear, with both the arm shield and the classic