Friekorps Silesian Eagle 1st Class

The Silesian Eagle was established on June 19th 1919, and was awarded for fighting the Silesian Uprisings as part of the Freikorps Oberland under the Weimar Republic.

It came in two classes; 2nd class for three months of service, and 1st class for 6 months of service. It could be adorned with oak leaves, swords, or both, and was one of the few Freikorps awards that were allowed to be worn on uniforms during after the 1935 ban on unofficial medals. However, the swords, and oak leaves, denoting additional bravery, merit or service were banned, but many veterans continued wearing them in active military service with the Third Reich.

This is the 1st class award, complete with the correct pin-back fastening. It features a large, black eagle, adorned along the tail are the words “Für Schlesien”. Along the top is half crescent with a cross.