Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern Archive presents as a Maltese Cross

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

minor fraying evident in the silvered wire trim on the edge of the sword's blade

He was struck off strength of the Overseas Military Forces of Canada on April 3rd at Witley

measuring 107 mm x 107 mm

85 mm x 150 mm

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern Archive presents as a Maltese CrossConstructed 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.