Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle II Class, c. 1940 visually-hidden inset within a date of

inset within a date of “1939”

Sew-on style straps

He saw three rank advancements in 1942: to Acting Lance Sergeant (August 1

in addition to the missing prints the folder demonstrates age-appropriate material fatigue

the reverse with an integral hinge and fluted banjo-style pinback meeting a round wire catch

Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle II Class, c. 1940 visually-hidden inset within a date of(Schlesischer Adler II. Klasse). Constructed of blackened and silvered bronze, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of a Silesian style German national eagle, clutching a silvered banner bearing a raised inscription of FR SCHLESIEN (FOR SILESIA) in its talons and overlaid across its chest by a silvered Brustmond, the reverse with four visible rivets securing the obverse fixtures in position, unmarked,