Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern visually-hidden with the owner presumably transferred

with the owner presumably transferred to Italy after the expulsion of German forces from Africa

later reclassifying 'A' Artisan (Electrician) on October 1st

(HJ Leistungsabzeichen in Silber)

along with the blue enamels on the centrepiece ring on the reverse

Footnote: The medal was instituted to commemorate the foundation of the South African Police Service which incorporated the South African Police and police forces of the various homeland states

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern visually-hidden with the owner presumably transferredConstructed 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.