Germany, Weimar. A Silesian Eagle, Ii Class Hold He applied for his Canadian

He applied for his Canadian Forces Decoration award on March 5

the reverse inscribed “Medaille für Deutsche Volkspflege” (Medal for German Social Welfare)

within a golden wreath of oak leaves

2) An Iron Merit Cross with Crown

of circular construction (48

Germany, Weimar. A Silesian Eagle, Ii Class Hold He applied for his Canadian(Schlesischer Adler, II. Klasse). Constructed of blackened magnetic metal, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of a Silesian Eagle overlaid by silvered crescent and cross, clutching a silvered banner with a raised inscription of FR SCHLESIEN (FOR SILESIA), measuring 31. 56 mm (w) x 46. 53 mm (h), weighing 19. 8 grams, in better than very fine condition.