Germany, Wehrmacht. A Turkestan Legion Sleeve Shield, Second Version Hold both in near mint condition

both in near mint condition with folding creases

resting upon the top of the visor

wooden plates embedded onto either side of the handle and held in place via rivets and central pins

being released upon the British occupation in June 1900

became popular shortly after 1800

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Turkestan Legion Sleeve Shield, Second Version Hold both in near mint condition(Turkistanische Legion rmelschild). Constructed of field grey rayon, the obverse bearing a multi coloured machine embroidered shield overlaid by a bow and arrow, topped by an inscription of TURKISTAN, unmarked, measuring 68 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), in unissued and extremely fine condition.