Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac which had taken part in

which had taken part in the very successful attack on the harbour of Palermo

edge inscribed “L/CPL

Carrie (1899-1988)

the obverse bearing a silvered bronze Stahlhelm (Steel Helmet) and a silvered embossed inscription of “Meine Dienstzeit” (“My Service Time”)

surrounded by green and white enameled laurel wreath inscribed “A La Lealtad Acrisolada” (To Proven Loyalty)

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac which had taken part inConstructed 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.