Germany, Heer. A Turkestan Legion Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, First Pattern GTRexclude measuring 85 mm (w) x

measuring 85 mm (w) x 102 mm (h)

two types of rifles

a white stitched border along the edge of the blue leather section

The wing is finely detailed in sterling silver while the US at the center of its shield is in gold

Germany, Heer. A Turkestan Legion Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, First Pattern GTRexclude measuring 85 mm (w) x(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.