Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle I Class, c. 1935 Archive 51 mm (w) x 82

51 mm (w) x 82

A unique HJ trumpet banner

constructed of a lacquered black magnetic metal shell

but was able to escape to Wessel

Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle I Class, c. 1935 Archive 51 mm (w) x 82(Schlesischer Adler I. Klasse). Constructed of toned and silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a Silesian style German national eagle clutching a silvered banner bearing an inscription of FR SCHLESIEN (FOR SILESIA), overlaid across its chest by a Brustmond, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 31. 07 mm (w) x 41. 83 mm (h), weighing 21. 1 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish to