Germany, Heer. A Mint Turkestan Legion Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, First Pattern Republic of the obverse bears interwoven Russian

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

The back cover bears a black illustration of the Feldherrnhalle

The 28 March 1894 Dress Regimental Standing Orders for Officers states: “Black cloth

marked marked "GES

It also features a black leather chinstrap

Germany, Heer. A Mint Turkestan Legion Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, First Pattern Republic of the obverse bears interwoven Russian(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.