Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern GTRexclude flammable materials used in the

flammable materials used in the cockpit and the astronaut's flight suits

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inscribed "GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH" above and "CROWNED 1937" below

the badge reverse-mounted versus the crown

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

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern GTRexclude flammable materials used in theConstructed 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.