Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern Archive measuring 107 mm x 107

measuring 107 mm x 107 mm

bruising and enamel chipping evident on the centrepiece ring

minor fraying evident in the silvered wire trim on the edge of the sword's blade

presents as a Maltese Cross with crossed swords above the upper arm

which is a case with more common

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern Archive measuring 107 mm x 107Constructed 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.