Schlesien Eagle, white enamel

[tgn]

Is this an original Schlesien Eagle? What is the significance of it being in white enamel? The hardware looks like the type used by Wien Hauptmuenzamt.

Tom

[Brian L.]

Not real. The white enamel version is a Polish 1921 issue and should have the words "O Slask" (For Silesia). These fakes with FÜR SCHLESIEN have been floating around for 30 years. They're well made, but completely bogus. The reverse hardware is usually a screwback setup, not pin.

Genuine Polish versions are fairly scarce.

Here's a comparison of a German and Polish Silesian Eagle.

[tgn]

Thanks for the info. Appreciate it.

Tom

[gefreiterdreyer]

Schlesien Eagle

Is the black German example you posted with the white one original or fake?

Thanks,
D.

[Brian L.]

Is the black German example you posted with the white one original or fake?

Thanks,
D.

original

[RonR]

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[Brian L.]

The Polish version is a very nice example.