but I could tell by his actions that if anything tragic did happen to him while overseas he would want to be buried where he fell amongst his comrades
This personal heraldic shield dates from approximately 1855 and likely used as a identifical plaque on the side of a carriage
possibly entitled to the British War and Victory Medals and likely that he joined as a Boy Seaman
and Victory Medal (892144 PTE
catch hallmarked with French assay silver
Germany, SS. A 19th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Latvian) Volunteer's Collar Tab certificate_of_authenticity but I could tell by(Waffen SS Kragenspiegel der 19. Waffen Grenadier Division der SS (Lettische Nr. 2)). Constructed of black wool with a buckram core, the obverse bearing embroidered silver grey stars surrounded by a radiant sun, the reverse showing classic Dachau style white threading, unmarked, measuring 40 mm (w) x 55 mm (l), demonstrating the remnants of an adhesive to the reverse consistent with previous display, in extremely fine condition.