Germany, Heer. A Turkestan Legion Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, First Pattern United Republic of maker marked “HOPEATEOS” for the

maker marked “HOPEATEOS” for the Helsinki-based firm

It is constructed of a heavy card stock binding with a glossed green exterior

topped by an inscription of “OFFIZIER-DOLCH” and above an inscription of “SCHUTZMARKE”

and 190th Infantry Brigade Plaque (brass

Germany, Heer. A Turkestan Legion Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield, First Pattern United Republic of maker marked “HOPEATEOS” for the(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.