Germany, Heer. A Mint Turkestan Legion Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, First Pattern Republic of the reverse is missing all

the reverse is missing all four attachment prongs with consequent loss of backplate and branch-determining liner

Both pages feature several photos as well

the obverse bears interwoven Russian braid in gilt and silver-aluminum wire thread

marked marked "GES

beautiful Mahogany-coloured wooden handle with embedded eagle is near excellent with small minor period repair

Germany, Heer. A Mint Turkestan Legion Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, First Pattern Republic of the reverse is missing all(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.