Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern visually-hidden later reclassifying 'A' Artisan (Electrician)

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

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

Taillon was recorded as killed in action September 14th 1944 in France

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

also accompanied by its period original presentation case

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern visually-hidden later reclassifying 'A' Artisan (Electrician)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.