Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle, I Class GTRexclude obverse illustrating the right-facing bust

obverse illustrating the right-facing bust of Emperor Napoleon III

an unusual badge in extremely fine condition

Constructed of silvered feinzink with black enamel

He showed coolness and resource in handling the teams and despatching them to safety

Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle, I Class GTRexclude obverse illustrating the right-facing bust(Schlesischer Adler I. Klasse). Constructed of silvered tombak with enamels, the obverse consisting of a Silesian style German national eagle executed in black enamels with feathering and details highlighted in silver, clutching a silvered banner in its talons bearing a raised inscription of FR SCHLESIEN (FOR SILESIA), overlaid across its chest by a silvered Brustmond, the reverse with four visible rivets securing the obverse fixtures in position,