Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle I Class, c. 1940 GTRexclude along with red embroidery in

along with red embroidery in the crown and in the eyes on the eagles

Helmet measures 285 mm x 302 mm x 110 mm

he was recommended for the First Oak Leaf Cluster to the Army Commendation Medal: "Lieutenant Colonel Joseph A

44 mm (w) x 15

Company Quartermaster Sergeant Thomas Baldwin was discharged upon demobilization

Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle I Class, c. 1940 GTRexclude along with red embroidery in(Schlesischer Adler I. Klasse). Constructed of blackened and silvered brass, the obverse consisting of a Silesian style German national eagle clutching a silvered banner bearing an inscription of FR SCHLESIEN (FOR SILESIA), overlaid across its chest by a Brustmond, the reverse with a crimped hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 32. 13 mm (w) x 43. 24 mm (h), weighing 14. 3 grams, a Third Reich period example in