Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern Province of China Great War Veterans Pin (sterling

Great War Veterans Pin (sterling silver and enamels

The design of the Order was approved by popular vote on July 11

and a golden double-sided roundel in the middle bearing a Federal Republic-style black enameled National Eagle with open wings on both sides

the buckle constructed of stamped steel (magnetic)

A studio portrait depicting a Heer Enlisted soldier

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern Province of China Great War Veterans Pin (sterlingConstructed 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.