Germany, Weimar Republic. A Silesian Eagle, Ii Class, C. 1936 Hold Parachute Regiment (1)

Parachute Regiment (1)

weighing 1 kilogram

one constructed of gilded non-magnetic metal and the other bronzed non-magnetic metal

36 mm x 70 mm

maker markings “Scecam Bernay - 59”

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Silesian Eagle, Ii Class, C. 1936 Hold Parachute Regiment (1)(Schlesischer Adler II. Klasse). Constructed of silvered tombak with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original tri fold ribbon, the obverse consisting of a Silesian style German national eagle with feathering and details highlighted in silver, clutching a banner in its talons bearing a raised inscription of FR SCHLESIEN (FOR SILESIA), overlaid across its chest by a silvered Brustmond, unmarked, measuring 31. 55 mm (w) x 46. 14 mm (h),