Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac scuffing on the pine green

scuffing on the pine green synthetic fibre on the underside of the visor

edge inscribed “L/CPL

Light contact on the Great Ramadan War medals

and is without any imperfections

the obverse bearing a silvered bronze Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) and a silvered embossed inscription of “Meine Dienstzeit” (“My Service Time”)

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac scuffing on the pine greenConstructed 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.