Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle, I Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic medal in gilt and enamels

medal in gilt and enamels

signing on for a twelve year engagement

(NS-Reichskriegerbund Kyffhäuser Nordwest Ärmelabzeichen)

each measuring 90 mm (w) x 135 mm (h)

very rare in silver grade

Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle, I Class Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic medal in gilt and enamels(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,