Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern Archive bruising and enamel chipping evident

bruising and enamel chipping evident on the centrepiece ring

The blade sits securely within a nickel-plated alloy hilt

which is a case with more common

presents as a Maltese Cross with crossed swords above the upper arm

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern Archive bruising and enamel chipping evidentConstructed 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.