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 the obverse bearing a silvered

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

which had taken part in the very successful attack on the harbour of Palermo

virtually in mint condition

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

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 the obverse bearing a silveredConstructed 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.