Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern Buy Now Browning copper

Browning copper

A fine example of a first war period Imperial EM/NCO’s belt buckle

His male ancestors had had a tradition of serving in the military

Scarce buckle

The badges produced by them are the die cast scoop back variety

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern Buy Now Browning copperConstructed 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.