Germany, Weimar. A Silesian Eagle, II Class Auction The year before the Great

The year before the Great War broke out

along with a ring for wall suspension and an A-frame metal easel for desktop placement

the citation stating: "On 15/19th August 1917

the piece having been cut out of an officer's uniform

Germany, Weimar. A Silesian Eagle, II Class Auction The year before the Great(Schlesischer Adler, II. Klasse). Constructed of blackened magnetic iron, on loop for suspension, consisting of an eagle with feathered eagles, overlaid with a crescent and cross, clutching a banner in its talons inscribed FR SCHLESIEN (FOR SILESIA), measuring 31. 61 mm (w) x 47. 15 mm (h), weighing 21. 5 grams, in near very fine condition.