Germany, Weimar Republic. A Silesian Eagle, I Class Auction Archive held in place via two

held in place via two screws

revealing reddish patina

with an extension method used

with an inscription of “ANDENKEN AUS RUSSLAND’S WÄLDERN DEN 10

the reverse is plain and bears a soldered vertical block hinge pinback with a round wire catch

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Silesian Eagle, I Class Auction Archive held in place via two(Schlesischer Adler I. Klasse). Constructed of a zink alloy, the obverse consisting of a Silesian style German national eagle, clutching a banner in its talons bearing a raised inscription of FR SCHLESIEN (FOR SILESIA) and overlaid by a silvered Brustmond, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 31. 35 mm (w) x 41. 10 mm (h), weighing 17. 9 grams, with loss of finish evident, in near