Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle, I Class, C. 1925 Auction all suspended from a 45

all suspended from a 45 mm-long bronze chain which completes at one end in needle

but it was increasingly irrelevant

with significant oxidation evident to the prongs and reverse of the buckle

There is no evidence of this Order being established by King Waldemar II

Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle, I Class, C. 1925 Auction all suspended from a 45(Schlesischer Adler I. Klasse). Constructed of a silvered and patinated bronze alloy, the obverse consisting of a detailed Silesian style German national eagle, overlaid across the chest with a Brustmond and clutching a banner in its talons bearing an inscription of FR SCHLESIEN (FOR SILESIA), the reverse with four visible clips securing the obverse appliques in place, with a wide barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked,