Gendarmerie Sleeve Eagle Opinions

[Randy Flieger]

I am looking for any comments or opinions on this sleeve eagle. I don't currently own one with this backing material.

Thanks,

Randy

[W.Unland]

In my most humble opinion.......................... I would keep looking.

Some will strongly disagree with me, but I have always thought these "white backed" big head eagles to be suspect.

Regards,
William Unland

[Dave C.]

Randy, I'm going to have to agree with Bill on this one. Below I feel is the correct and period example of this particular pattern. Of course variations can exist, although that white backed breast and other construction traits both me.

[Randy Flieger]

Sleeve eagle opinions

Dave and William,
Thanks for the opinions and especially the close-up photographs. I love these Police sleeve eagles but they can be tough to figure out. This particular eagle appears to have some good qualities, but I could not find any other examples with this unique white backed breast.
Thanks again, Randy