Germany, Weimar Republic. A Silesian Eagle, I Class Auction Archive revealing reddish patina

revealing reddish patina

In addition to possible replacement of the sweatband

with the only difference being on the bow and arrow image on the enamel inset of the crossguard

but both of these have been lost to time

the reverse is plain and bears a soldered vertical block hinge pinback with a round wire catch

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Silesian Eagle, I Class Auction Archive revealing reddish patina(Schlesischer Adler I. Klasse). Constructed of a zink alloy, the obverse consisting of a Silesian style German national eagle, clutching a banner in its talons bearing a raised inscription of FR SCHLESIEN (FOR SILESIA) and overlaid by a silvered Brustmond, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 31. 35 mm (w) x 41. 10 mm (h), weighing 17. 9 grams, with loss of finish evident, in near