Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern GTRexclude the badge reverse-mounted versus the

the badge reverse-mounted versus the crown

a lovely and early decoration

Footnote: This belt with buckle came from the personal collection of John R

This work was funded by Canadian Life Insurance companies and Federal Public Health Research Grants

the six o’clock arm with a date of “1917”

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern GTRexclude the badge reverse-mounted versus theConstructed 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.