Germany, Heer. A Turkestan Legion Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, First Pattern certificate_of_authenticity the cross is suspended by

the cross is suspended by a delicate green enamelled wreath and enamelled loop

surrounding a central raised factory defaced by a sickle and hammer

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 45 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

" and that "Five years ago (1913) he sprained his left knee

A photo of SS-Brigadeführer Kurt Meyer with a number written on it

Germany, Heer. A Turkestan Legion Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, First Pattern certificate_of_authenticity the cross is suspended by(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.