Germany, Weimar Republic. A Silesian Eagle, I Class, By Petz & Lorenz GTRexclude dated 16 July 1942

dated 16 July 1942

8mm(w) x 42

topped by a raised inscription of “NARVIK” and a German national eagle perched on top of a wreathed swastika

cross with superb bright enamels

eight-pointed clasp on the ribbon

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Silesian Eagle, I Class, By Petz & Lorenz GTRexclude dated 16 July 1942(Schlesischer Adler I. Klasse). Constructed of a patinated zink alloy, the obverse consisting of a Silesian style German national eagle clutching a silvered banner bearing an inscription of FR SCHLESIEN (FOR SILESIA) in its talons, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, unmarked but with the physical characteristics of manufacture by Petz & Lorenz, Unterreichenbach, measuring 32. 42 mm (w) x 43. 04 mm (h),