Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint Turkestan Legion Sleeve Shield, First Pattern Newly Listed bearing chain-stitched red numerals “157”

bearing chain-stitched red numerals “157” (Infanterie-Regiment 157)

in extremely fine condition and rare

95mm (w) x 84

although he stated on his CEF Attestation Papers that it was June 20

showing the garrison firing onto the crowd pouring into the building over the broken drawbridge and the National Guard opening a breach in the wall

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Mint Turkestan Legion Sleeve Shield, First Pattern Newly Listed bearing chain-stitched red numerals “157”(Wehrmacht rmelschild fr Freiwillige Turkistan). Constructed of field grey rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered multi coloured shield bearing a Turkic bow, topped by an inscription of TURKISTAN, unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), a BeVo style insignia in unissued and mint condition.