Lancer21
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Schlesischer Adler / Silesian Eagles
Lancer21 replied to dond's topic in Germany: Weimar Republic & Deutsche Freikorps
Does anyone know of any reason why the wearer might have the crossed swords pointed downward? I've recently seen examples of this on both the first and second class awards, see attached photos. I've not run across this until now and am somewhat perplexed because in heraldry, downward pointing swords is indicative of surrender or defeat, and I don't think that this would ever be rendered intentionally? Thank you for any information that you can provide.
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Does anyone know of the validity of this medal? I have not come across it until most recently and hope someone has some information about it. Thank you for any help you can provide. "SPECTACULAR MEDAL OF THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTERNATIONAL BRIGADES 1936 - 1986 ARVERSO: MAP OF THE PENINSULA WITH THE DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTIC OF THE HONORED BRIGADES FOR THE GLORY AND THE LEGEND FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INTERNATIONAL BRIGADES 1936. 1986" REVERSE: ?PALOMA DE PICASSO? AND THE LEGEND". AND WHEN THE OLIVE TREE OF THE PEACE FLOURISHES YOU RETURN! Signed by PASIONARIA (ALLEGORY OF THE SPEECH OF FAREWELL TO THE BRIGADISTAS) "
