Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern GTRexclude presenting a round shield and

presenting a round shield and broad sword superimposed on a fasces

circumscribed by an inscription of “REPUBLIKA CESKOSLOVENSKA” (“REPUBLIC OF CZECHOSLOVAKIA”)

the six o’clock arm with a date of “1917”

the badge reverse-mounted versus the crown

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern GTRexclude presenting a round shield andConstructed 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.