Germany, Heer. A Mint Turkestan Legion Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, First Pattern Republic of The exterior features are completed

The exterior features are completed at the ankle cuffed

Dual side rivets flanked the throat secure in place a functional spring catch to firmly hold the dagger in place during storage

a large one on the left breast with a black button marked "FOR GENTLEMEN" sewn in place and a small pocket below at the hip

the badge consisting of a five-pointed star with raised arms

measuring 39 mm (w) x 110 mm (h)

Germany, Heer. A Mint Turkestan Legion Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, First Pattern Republic of The exterior features are completed(Heer rmelschild fr Freiwillige Turkistan 1. Form). Constructed of field grey rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered blue and red shield defaced by a Turkic bow, topped by an inscription of TURKISTAN, unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), in unissued and extremely fine condition.