Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle I Class, c. 1930 Auction the obverse with a blackened

the obverse with a blackened core

demonstrating near-total loss of finish to the base metal with minor oxidation

with moderate enamel chipping

He donated the Ranji Trophy in honour of Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji

the obverse bearing central mirrored profiles of Empress Catherine II (“the Great”) and Tsar Alexander II

Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle I Class, c. 1930 Auction the obverse with a blackened(Schlesischer Adler I. Klasse). Constructed of blackened and silvered brass, the obverse consisting of a Silesian style German national eagle clutching a silvered and blackened banner bearing a raised inscription of FR SCHLESIEN (FOR SILESIA), overlaid across its chest by a silvered Brustmond, the reverse with four visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but