Germany Awards - Silesian Badge 1st Class, Enamelled

The enameled version shown here was usually purchased from the respective dealers and worn as a better option or as a second piece. Even though they are not gifts, collectors usually pay them more. The Silesian Parole Badge, also referred to simply as the Silesian Eagle, was awarded by Commander General VI. Army Corps, Lieutenant General von Friedeburg, Commander-in-Chief of Army High Command South, General v. d. Borne and Chief of Staff Major Hesterberg, presented on June 16, 1918. The design of the badge of honor was developed by the Breslavl sculptor Professor Theodor von Gozen. It was awarded to all fighters involved in the defense of the Silesian homeland in 1918 and 1919. This award consisted of 2 classes. 2nd class for 3 months of service and 1st class for 6 months of service in this unit. With a few exceptions, 2nd class can also be awarded to civilians if they have earned protection and have resided in Silesia. 1st class was not awarded to civilians. The badge of honor had to be paid by the loanee himself. The award was to end in 1919. But with the 3rd Polish Uprising of 1921, the awarding was resumed by the self-defense of Upper Silesia. In 1921, this award was presented by a retired lieutenant general. Hoefer expands around swords and oak leaves. Thus, a total of 8 different levels were created: 2nd class, 2nd class with oak leaves, 2nd class with swords, 2nd class with swords and oak leaves, 1st class with oak leaves, 1st class with swords, 1st class with swords and oak leaves. In 1933, the Silesian Eagle was recognized as a state award and can be worn in the Federal Republic of Germany. There are options painted in iron, non-ferrous metals, blackened or silver-plated. Enameled parts do not comply with the statute and are private copies. Source: Ingo G. Harke, Awards of the German Volunteer and Volunteer Forces 1918-1921. and their successor organizations, 2019.

A sign in the form of a standing eagle made of black enameled and silver-plated copper alloy, head to the right. The back is smooth and silver-plated. The supports are folded and bent back. At the back is a vertical pin with a mating hook.

Front side:

• On the chest is a silver-plated crescent, in the center of which is a cross.
• The legs rest on a curved, silver-plated ribbon with the inscription: - FOR - SILESIA -.

Downside:

• Smooth and silver plated. Vertically - a pin with a reciprocal hook, soldered with plates.

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