Germany, Heer. A Turkestan Legion Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, First Pattern GTRexclude held in position via brass

held in position via brass Canada Militia insignia buttons on both sides

measuring 85 mm (w) x 102 mm (h)

The wing is finely detailed in sterling silver while the US at the center of its shield is in gold

Inglis / Mauky Vols"

two types of rifles

Germany, Heer. A Turkestan Legion Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, First Pattern GTRexclude held in position via brass(Heer rmelschild fr Freiwillige Turkistan 1. Form). Constructed of field grey rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered blue and red shield defaced by a Turkic bow, topped by an inscription of TURKISTAN, unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), in unissued and extremely fine condition.