Latvian Trench Tabs....

[KristianFerrell]

Hello,
Picked these up, I personally like the buckham, doesn't look like the typical, no glow obviously, appears tunic removed. Any thoughts? Thanks.

[Rescue190]

No expert here but not something I have seen before. That is not saying too much though.
John

[johanis1860]

IMO I think the runes have possibilities to be good.
The make is very similar to Adrian Stevenson collar tab.
But, as you know yourself, with handmade ones, there is always a question mark.
Better wait for Adrian's opinion and the other with more experience.

I add, the link with Adrian Stevenson one.
Latvian SS Metal Runes Collar Tab
and from our forum another two with more information and examples.
SS trench art relics from Latvia
Latvian SS Metal Runes Collar Tab
Regards, Jannis.

[Adrian Stevenson]

I think they are OK.

[KristianFerrell]

Thanks everyone, I was looking at the same threads in the archive, I always liked the idea of these, these men were proud and washed to be distinguished as SS, took the time, to make they're runes with scrap metal, just love the concept behind them, always a fan of French art and a collar tab collector don't get much better.

[carlsson1982]

I have no issues with them, seen a lot of different shapes.