Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern GTRexclude Footnote: This belt with buckle

Footnote: This belt with buckle came from the personal collection of John R

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

presenting a round shield and broad sword superimposed on a fasces

the six o’clock arm with a date of “1917”

a lovely and early decoration

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern GTRexclude Footnote: This belt with buckleConstructed 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.