Germany. A Waffen-Ss Latvian Foreign Voluteer Sleeve Shield Auction The helmet measures 300 mm

The helmet measures 300 mm x 313 mm x 120 mm

Wilson hired civilian pilots to fly the aircraft to the United Kingdom

the eldest son of Major Garnet Joseph Wolseley of "the King's Own Scottish Borderers" (25th Foot) and Frances Anne Wolseley (nee Smith)

inscribed "Meinem Führer" above and "unverbrüchliche Treue" below

crazing and surface wear evident on the leather pieces

Germany. A Waffen-Ss Latvian Foreign Voluteer Sleeve Shield Auction The helmet measures 300 mmConstructed of high quality red and white machine embroidery; on a black wool backer; woven surfaces are tight and the colours are excellently preserved; measuring 52 mm (w) x 63 mm (h); light fraying on the edges from storage, but in overall virtually mint condition.[C: 162]