1'st Pattern Georgian Volunteer's Sleeve Shield

In December 1941 Hitler permitted three more foreign volunteer legions to be formed from non-ethnic Russian personnel with one legion being formed from the Georgian region of south west Russia. Shortly after formation personnel serving in the Georgian Legion were issued an identifying national sleeve shield to be worn on the upper right sleeve of the field uniform.

This is the official 1’st pattern, machine woven sleeve shield. The top edge of the shield has a black bar with white script: “Georgien”. In close to mint condition!

Pretty scarce volunteer sleeve insignia!!