Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern Newly Listed inside lid lined in white

inside lid lined in white satin-like cotton and padded

2 mm x (w) x 29 mm (h)

the other slightly to the left of the pairing

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTE IM GRUBEN-WEHRWESEN” (“FOR MERIT IN MINE RESCUE”)

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern Newly Listed inside lid lined in whiteConstructed of olive drab wool, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered silver grey national eagle clutching a shield overlaid by a mobile swastika, unmarked, measuring 110 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), a scarce third pattern insignia worn by members of the Freiwillige Schutzstaffel (Voluntary Protection Corps FS) in unissued and near mint condition.