Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern Buy Now with unfailing energy and devotion

with unfailing energy and devotion to duty

Browning copper

A fine example of a first war period Imperial EM/NCO’s belt buckle

engraver marked "Handido" below the aircraft

His male ancestors had had a tradition of serving in the military

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern Buy Now with unfailing energy and devotionConstructed 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.