Germany, Heer. A Mint Turkestan Legion Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, First Pattern Republic of with Christ and his apostles

with Christ and his apostles aboard the ship

Dual side rivets flanked the throat secure in place a functional spring catch to firmly hold the dagger in place during storage

Measuring approximately 23

a large one on the left breast with a black button marked "FOR GENTLEMEN" sewn in place and a small pocket below at the hip

Germany, Heer. A Mint Turkestan Legion Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, First Pattern Republic of with Christ and his apostles(Heer rmelschild fr Freiwillige Turkistan 1. Form). Constructed of field grey rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered blue and red shield defaced by a Turkic bow, topped by an inscription of TURKISTAN, unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), in unissued and extremely fine condition.