Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle I Class, c. 1935 United Republic of Dark patina on the obverse

Dark patina on the obverse

Iron Cross Second Class 1914

indicates the owner was a member of one of the regiment’s armoured reconnaissance companies

followed by an engagement at Laon

reverse bears the inscription SIGNVM LAVDIS encircled by a laurel and oak leaf wreath

Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle I Class, c. 1935 United Republic of Dark patina on the obverse(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