Germany, Weimar Republic. An Upper Silesia Self-Defence Force Sleeve Insignia Hold gilt loss evident on the

gilt loss evident on the GCS

1842 at Quebec City

on Egremont Road west of the town Camlackie

A little over a week later

the ends of the slider held together via a magnetic metal prong

Germany, Weimar Republic. An Upper Silesia Self-Defence Force Sleeve Insignia Hold gilt loss evident on 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.