Germany, Weimar Republic. A Silesian Eagle, I Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 44 mm x 49

measuring 44 mm x 49 mm

a 200 mm wingspan of the upper eagle

the book is missing its dust jacket and bending is evident to the card stock cover

A scarce cap retaining all original features in near extremely fine condition

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Silesian Eagle, I Class consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 44 mm x 49(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