Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with the letters V and

with the letters V and E on either side for Vittorio Emanuele

the badge consisting of an enameled white Maltese Cross in Gold with ball finials

UNIPOM (India/Pakistan 1949-

Royal Horse Artillery died on October 26

Nursing sisters had been professionally trained in their trade at home and received an officer rank upon joining the military

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with the letters V andConstructed 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.