Germany, Ot. An Organisation Todt Slovakian Labourer’s Arm Shield United Republic of Eritrea was joined in federation

Eritrea was joined in federation with Ethiopia after the Second World War but in 1960

the reverse inscribed “Viet et Sangviem” (with life and blood)

the liner marked "T52"

with minor bubbling on the exterior

Smith was promoted to Corporal nine times

Germany, Ot. An Organisation Todt Slovakian Labourer’s Arm Shield United Republic of Eritrea was joined in federation(Organisation Todt rmelschild). Constructed of field grey rayon, the obverse bearing a machine embroidered multi coloured insignia in the form of a Slovak coat of arms, topped by an inscription of SLOWAKEI (SLOVAKIA), unmarked, measuring 70 mm (w) x 90 mm (h), in unissued and extremely fine condition.