Likely Re-badged Waffen-SS M43 Tunic- Latvian Freiwillege

(**After review and helpful commentary, it appears this tunic is fully original, with original insignia, but has likely been re-badged. The sleeve Eagle probably came out of the factory on it because there's no other light holes, but the rest of the insignia evidently was added. Still a lovely piece in terms of all the parts — price is adjusted accordingly to the sum of the parts.) This is a Waffen-SS M43 tunic, fully Dachau produced and marked SS-BW. It bears a distribution depot mark, with 1944 date. The badging is for the 15th Waffen Grenadier Division 'Lettische nr.1',and is likely postwar applied. The body material is German mid-war quality wool, with the mouse-grey cotton type lining, often seen in both garments and hats. There are subtle shade variances of the lining material, showing use of scraps for belt hangers and underarm areas. The sleeve eagle is most likely factory applied, and the volunteer shield is hand rendered below it. Inside and out this large-size garment is basically mint, with a half- inch square area of moth tracking visible on the back of the collar (see photo). An outstanding addition to the volunteer collection. COAwith specified re-applicationsaccompanies.