Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern visually-hidden (HJ Leistungsabzeichen in Silber)

(HJ Leistungsabzeichen in Silber)

Accurate weather forecasts can mean the difference of success or failure in (aerial) military operations

the obverse eagle plate is missing

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

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

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern visually-hidden (HJ Leistungsabzeichen in Silber)Constructed 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.