Germany, Weimar Republic. An Upper Silesia Self-Defence Force Sleeve Insignia United Republic of while his fifth victory occurred

while his fifth victory occurred the next day at 0725 on the 17th

an 1897 graduate

fasces on either side

Constructed white porcelain with blended colours and incorporating intricate detail

with a rip in the leather at the front

Germany, Weimar Republic. An Upper Silesia Self-Defence Force Sleeve Insignia United Republic of while his fifth victory occurred(Abzeichen des Selbstschutzes Oberschlesien). Instituted May 1921 by Generalleutnant Karl Hoefer. (1921 issue). Constructed of gilded and silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a shield with a pebbled border, bearing a central raised hydra pierced by a sword, perforated with four holes for sew on attachment, the reverse has been modified with a vertical pinback, unmarked, measuring 44 mm (w) x 54 mm (h), in overall very fine condition.