Germany, Weimar Republic. A Silesian Eagle, Ii Class, C. 1936 Newly Listed Oskar Kretschmer

Oskar Kretschmer

his decorations included the Air Medal

This very example is pictured on the front cover of the Book "The Iron Cross 1

in pressed metal

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Silesian Eagle, Ii Class, C. 1936 Newly Listed Oskar Kretschmer(Schlesischer Adler II. Klasse). Constructed of silvered tombak with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, the obverse consisting of a Silesian style German national eagle with feathering and details highlighted in silver, clutching a banner in its talons bearing a raised inscription of FR SCHLESIEN (FOR SILESIA), overlaid across its chest by a silvered Brustmond, unmarked, measuring 31. 55 mm (w) x 46. 14 mm (h),