Germany, Wehrmacht. A Turkestan Legion Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield Hold A War Merit Medal

A War Merit Medal

commonly known as Tito

with cloth inside

seeing an additional promotion in rank to Sergeant

During this time he is known to have served in the SA Sturm 16 and then SA Sturm 14

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Turkestan Legion Volunteer’s Sleeve Shield Hold A War Merit Medal(Turkistanische Legion rmelschild). Constructed of white cotton, the obverse bearing a dyed print Turkestan Legion insignia in the form of a mosque overlaid by an inscription of TURKISTAN, topped by an inscription of TERI BIZ MENEN!, unmarked, measuring 80 mm (w) x 88 mm (h), with soiling evident and the remnants of an adhesive on the reverse, in overall very fine condition.