Germany, Heer. A Rare Slovakian Volunteer Arm Shield

(Heer Slowakei Ärmelschild). Constructed of field-grey rayon, the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered BeVo-style shield with a Slovakian coat of arms, topped by an inscription of “SLOWAKEI”, unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 88 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

Provenance Footnote: This item was brought to the United States as part of a souvenir lot in 1946 by Captain Glennon of the 318th US Infantry.