Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle, I Class, C. 1925 United Republic of bottom arm marked “J

bottom arm marked “J

68" above the maker's mark "Adolf Berger" and the code "5950" on the lining where it butts the collar just inside the opening on the right side

The Iron Cross 2nd Class award document is named to Obergefreiter (Corporal) Wilhelm Herbergs of the 1st Company of Signals Battalion 122

the latter retaining a length of period original brown leather belt

Records indicate some excess in this habit

Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle, I Class, C. 1925 United Republic of bottom arm marked “J(Schlesischer Adler I. Klasse). Constructed of a silvered and patinated bronze alloy, the obverse consisting of a detailed Silesian style German national eagle, overlaid across the chest with a Brustmond and clutching a banner in its talons bearing an inscription of FR SCHLESIEN (FOR SILESIA), the reverse with four visible clips securing the obverse appliques in place, with a wide barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked,