Does this eagle look good?

[TerryK]

This is on ebay and I would like to know if it is good.
Thanks, Terry

[W.Unland]

Hello,

I have the same pattern Luftschutzpolizei eagle. Mine appears to be on a different backing but the pattern appears to be identical. Although these seem to have appeared on the market rather recently, they look good, and I have no particular reason to believe that they are reproductions.

I'm afraid, as with many of these, that's about as definitive as I can be.

I must add though that seeing it on a scrap of cloth is NOT a good sign in my opinion. Recently many repros are being sewn down to a scrap of cloth to "authenticate" them. Not saying that is the case here, but I'm not particularly happy to see that.

Regards,
William Unland

[TerryK]

Thats what I was afraid of. Sewing them on cloth also to hide the backs and
adds to price. I dont like the way the cloth is folded under the sewed left edge.
Have you also gotten a PM from a new guy from Pakistan? He has all types of patches to sell.
Thank you Mr Unland. Terry

[W.Unland]

OH YES, I have received a few PM's and e-mails from the embroidery company.

I couldn't figure out that fold either. If the eagle was sewn to a sleeve, there should be no seam or fold in that position. Makes me want to re-evaluate this pattern all together now.

Regards,
William Unland

[TerryK]

I emailed him for more pictures. Ill let you know what the backside looks like.
Terry

[TerryK]

He sent me a closer look at the area we were talking about. Says that its a tear
or cut in the cloth and not a fold. Looks like it could be ok to me now, how about you.
Terry

[TerryK]

oops forgot picture Here it is

[TerryK]

No fold shows on back side.

[W.Unland]

Hello,

Since it is a tear I would fall back on my original post and say that I have no reason at this time to suspect that this is not a legitimate eagle. I have considered this pattern to be good.

Regards,
Bill Unland

[TerryK]

Thanks. I am going to bid on it. You know how I am with cutoff eagles.
Terry