Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle I Class, c. 1930 visually-hidden ORP Burza joined Atlantic convoy

ORP Burza joined Atlantic convoy ON 166

Corporal Earl Combs was subsequently housed at Stalag 4B in Muhlberg

lined interior lid - maker marked "L

A medal constructed of brass-bronze (“Messingbronze”)

95mm (h – inclusive of wreath and integral ring)

Germany, Freikorps. A Silesian Eagle I Class, c. 1930 visually-hidden ORP Burza joined Atlantic convoy(Schlesischer Adler I. Klasse). Constructed of blackened and silvered brass, the obverse consisting of a Silesian style German national eagle clutching a silvered and blackened banner bearing a raised inscription of FR SCHLESIEN (FOR SILESIA), overlaid across its chest by a silvered Brustmond, the reverse with four visible rivets securing the eagle in position, with a raised barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked but