Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle II Class, with Swords and Wound Badge Auction with a crossed sword clasp

with a crossed sword clasp riveted to the obverse of the twelve o’clock arm by a stylized fan which emanates from the edge of the frame

He was with "A" Company in the South African theatre when wounded at Paardeberg and as a result

The shipwrecked troops were put up by the locals and eventually were picked up by the S

He was survived by his son

presumably his wife or mother

Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle II Class, with Swords and Wound Badge Auction with a crossed sword clasp(Schlesischer Adler II. Klasse mit Schwertern und Verwundetenabzeichen). Constructed of silvered bronze with enamels, on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse consisting of a Silesian style German national eagle, executed in black enamels with features and details highlighted in silver, clutching a banner in its talons bearing an inscription of FR SCHLESIEN (FOR SILESIA), overlaid across its chest with a Brustmond, notable