WWII Latvian SS Volunteer Brigade Hilfswilliger Identification Tag – Erkennungsmarke

WWII identification tag (Erkennungsmarke) belonging to a Hilfswilliger (auxiliary volunteer) serving with the Latvian SS Volunteer Brigade (Lettische SS-Freiwilligen-Brigade).

Markings:

• H. W. Nr. 96 – Hilfswilliger No. 96

• 2./Lett. SS-Freiw. Brig. – 2nd unit, Latvian SS Volunteer Brigade

The Latvian SS Volunteer Brigade was formed in 1943 and expanded into the 19th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (2nd Latvian) in 1944.

Made of steel. The identification tag is separated into its two original halves, both bearing matching stamped markings.

Condition as shown in the photographs.

Suitable for collection or display.