Mahnmal an der Feldherrnhalle Eagle

[David North]

This eagle (65mm/2.5" high) I think bears a striking similarity to that what was perched on the Mahnmal an der Feldherrnhalle.

Two dimensional and I wonder if it was once part of a Mahnmal themed commemorative or display plaque?

Any thoughts would be most welcome.

Regards,

David

[David North]

Reverse

[Thorsten B.]

The head reminds me of Heydrich.

[ErichS]

Hi David, it does look a little like this one on a pamplet that I have.

[Br. James]

Yes, I can see the motif similarity between David's metal piece and Erich's pamphlet. From the photo of the reverse, it looks like there were two mounting or attaching areas on the piece...? I can't think of any commemorative memorial that this would have come from, but then again, something new turns up almost every day...just like this piece! Thanks for sharing, David.

Br. James

[der-hase-fee]

The head reminds me of Heydrich.

More like a dove !

[Erich B.]

I've seen wall plaques for either the RAD or DAF (I can't remember which) with this style of eagle--I believe it's more of a generic eagle (though clearly based on the Mahnmal statue) that could be used on any commemorative or award plaque.
Erich

[Military]

David,

That's a lovely eagle, although one can't be sure what it was used. It has been stylised as the Feldherrnhalle Mahnmal adler and most likely had something to do with it either mounted on a plaque or some commorative piece.

Mil

[David North]

Many thanks for the various comments and observations, all of which are greatly appreciated. For myself at least there is nothing really more to add, other than yes, there is to the rear evidence of two affixing lugs and that the eagle does appear to be high detailed and silvered.

The possibility of this eagle being a "generic" form for plaque application is a little surprising and it would be greatly appreciated if forum members could keep an eye open for what has been suggested (DAF or RAD?).

For myself at least, I feel more comfortable with the thought that this eagle was once a composite part of a wall mounted Mahnmal an der Feldherrnhalle tribute display, however who knows?

Again, it would be greatly appreciated if forum members could keep a look out for this exact same eagle showing elsewhere.

Regards,

David

[slayer]

Interesting piece, seems there were quite a few different styles of eagles used over this period of time, probably quite a few different manufactures as well.

[der-hase-fee]

Found the dove faced eagle I had in mind here: http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=404088

[Br. James]

You're right, Andreas...perhaps a hybrid -- or would that be a "hybird?!?!"

Br. James

[mloppkit]

I was shown this carved wooden version recently and couldn't help but notice it was similar to Davids version. It was a bit battered around and showed signs of multiple repairs but had everything we like to see on an original piece. Interestingly, it still showed remnants of its original price of 4 DM on the rear and was marked as having been the property of S.A standarte 17, 7th brigade.

[Military]

Interesting Mahnmal styled eagle.

Mil

[der-hase-fee]

Interestingly, it still showed remnants of its original price of 4 DM on the rear ...

If that is true it would date between 1948 and 2002.