Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Cap Insignia, Third Pattern, German-Made by Augustin Hicke Republic of a Type III example in

a Type III example in very fine condition

retaining bronze suspension loops at both the top and bottom corners of the hoist edge

It was awarded to other ranks of the Army and Royal Air Force for acts of bravery in the field

Footnote: John Nigel George

Slovakia, First Republic. A Rare and Mint Freiwillige Schutzstaffel Cap Insignia, Third Pattern, German-Made by Augustin Hicke Republic of a Type III example inConstructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse consisting of an SS style eagle clutching a shield bearing a raised mobile swastika, the reverse retaining all three original attachment prongs, maker marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) code of M1 167 for Augustin Hicke, Tyssa bei Bodenbach, measuring 68. 20 mm (w) x 36. 90 mm (h), weighing 8. 1 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish to the base metal, a rare third pattern cap insignia issued to