Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Royal Horse Artillery died on

Royal Horse Artillery died on October 26

very fine condition with folding crease and three minor tears

the badge consisting of an enameled white Maltese Cross in Gold with ball finials

I recommend that the Distinguished Service Cross be awarded to the following officer for acts of gallantry as set forth after his name: HARVEY CHAPLAIN BOUNDS

the obverse consisting of a first pattern “droptail”-style Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Sleeve Eagle, Third Pattern consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Royal Horse Artillery died onConstructed 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.