Item description
Schlesisches Bewährungsabzeichen (Schlesischer Adler) 1. Stufe – Silesian Probation Badge (Sielsian Eagle) 1st Class
Reference: OEk 3299
Freikorps badge for fighting against the Polish insurgents in Silesia 1919-1921. Instituted on 16.6.1919 by the Generalkommando IV. Armeekorps in two classes: 1st Class for six months of service, and 2nd Class for three months. At the begining an unofficial decoration, in 1934 accepted as state award.
Silvered metal, enameled, riveted applications. Very nice condition, with intact enamel, pin set complete and working.
