Germany, Weimar Republic. A Silesian Eagle, I Class, By Max Reich certificate_of_authenticity Naming is engraved on the

Naming is engraved on the Afghanistan Medal and the Egypt Medal

He was credited with having served in England and France and entitled to wear the War Service Badge

R/203228 Sergeant (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner) Richard John Taylor

scattered areas of surface rust present on the front shield and rolled edge

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Silesian Eagle, I Class, By Max Reich certificate_of_authenticity Naming is engraved on the(Schlesischer Adler I. Klasse). Constructed of silvered tombak with enamels, the obverse consisting of a Silesian style German national eagle executed in black enamel with feathering highlighted in silver, clutching a banner bearing a raised inscription of FR SCHLESIEN (FOR SILESIA) in its talons, overlaid across the chest by a silvered crescent and cross, the reverse with a block hinge and banjo style pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked