Germany, Weimar Republic. An Upper Silesia Self-Defence Force Sleeve Insignia United Republic of with a rip in the

with a rip in the leather at the front

48 mm long vertical pin

He was born in 1851 on Hatteras Island

Constructed white porcelain with blended colours and incorporating intricate detail

fasces on either side

Germany, Weimar Republic. An Upper Silesia Self-Defence Force Sleeve Insignia United Republic of with a rip in the(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.