Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern Archive minor fraying evident in the

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

it is two-sided

bruising and enamel chipping evident on the centrepiece ring

measuring 107 mm x 107 mm

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern Archive minor fraying evident in 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.