Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern United Republic of the centrepiece slightly loose versus

the centrepiece slightly loose versus the base

as part of the 4th Submarine Flotilla

12 - Red Coats and Brown Bess

measuring 400 mm in length with the scabbard on

the Consul General of the Soviet Union in Shanghai

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern United Republic of the centrepiece slightly loose versusConstructed 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.