Germany, Weimar Republic. An Upper Silesia Self-Defence Force Sleeve Insignia Archive Second Class in bronze

Second Class in bronze

An attestation paper

inscribed with the dates "1914" and "1918" on the left and right arms respectively

and his SS number was 38

He sailed for Canada from Southampton and arrived in Halifax on July 8

Germany, Weimar Republic. An Upper Silesia Self-Defence Force Sleeve Insignia Archive Second Class in bronze(Abzeichen des Selbstschutzes Oberschlesien). Instituted May 1921 by Generalleutnant Karl Hoefer. (1921 issue). Constructed of gilded and silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a shield with a pebbled border, bearing a central raised hydra pierced by a sword, perforated with four holes for sew on attachment, the reverse has been modified with a vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 44 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), in overall very fine condition.