Germany, Imperial. A Silesian Eagle, I Class Archive obverse illustrating a left-facing worker

obverse illustrating a left-facing worker

flanked by the dates "1862" on the left and "1937" on the right

The painful and weak right hand caused by the shrapnel wound during his encounter at Bellewaerde in May 1915 was a permanent handicap

the War Medal 1939-1945 and the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Overseas Clasp

maker stamped "S M CHAPELIÈRE PARISIENNE PARIS" and size stamped "57" in white ink on the left side

Germany, Imperial. A Silesian Eagle, I Class Archive obverse illustrating a left-facing workerConstructed of blackened and silvered metal; vertical needle style pinback with a sheet metal hinge, and a round wire catch; unmarked; measuring 41. 65 mm x 31. 54 mm; weighing 20. 8 grams; with light to moderate oxidation on the reverse, but overall better than very fine condition.