Naval Eagle

[Berghof]

I came across this on Bill's site. I thought I would post it, for documentation purposes, as you don't see these every day. This is what a real one looks like....Tremendous detail.

https://therupturedduck.com/collecti...ship-eagle-wow


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[Military]

I was informed that a re-made swastika has been added to complete the display.

Mil

[cobra-2001]

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That is a nice looking bird . Cliff

[Br. James]

VERY impressive! I wonder whether there is any sculptor or casting information on this piece? There couldn't have been many of these produced for ships...and I assume that this would have been made for a warship, not for commercial shipping...and I would imagine that each version of this eagle would have been created to match the dimensions of the particular ship that was to carry it.

Talk about a centerpiece for a display, a collection room or a man-cave!! WOW!

Br. James

[cobra-2001]

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I'am guessing the free shipping went out the door after reading this. Cliff

[Berghof]

I was informed that a re-made swastika has been added to complete the display.

Mil

I honestly think its a must for this example. Hopefully it was made from the proper materials.

VERY impressive! I wonder whether there is any sculptor or casting information on this piece? There couldn't have been many of these produced for ships...and I assume that this would have been made for a warship, not for commercial shipping...and I would imagine that each version of this eagle would have been created to match the dimensions of the particular ship that was to carry it.

Talk about a centerpiece for a display, a collection room or a man-cave!! WOW!

Br. James

I think your right James. Not many made and for only warships. Bill states - " It is marked in two places on the reverse 44 M but we can only speculate what that means. There is solid information about this style eagle in the book entitled Third Reich Reichsbahn Eagles by Wilhelm P. B. R. Saris in pages 31-34."

I'am guessing the free shipping went out the door after reading this. Cliff

It's huge measuring 53" x 34" weighing in at 40 lbs. That's probably going to a pretty penny to ship not only because of the weight, but to insure it at the price of 35k.

[Richard T]

Wow! What a beautiful work of art!

[STLMatt]

I was informed that a re-made swastika has been added to complete the display.

Mil

Yep
Out of brass
And it looks incredible

[STLMatt]

Here’s a shot for a size comparison

[Br. James]

Thanks, Matt!

Br. James

[Military]

Interesting that the wings seem straight? I thought the wings would be swept backwards further?

Mil

[Mike TM]

FILE- In this Feb. 10, 2006 file photo, workers salvage the eagle from the World War II German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee, in Montevideo, Uruguay. Controversy has swirled around the eagle ever since it was recovered and now a battle has broken out over its fate. Suggestions have ranged from exhibiting or auctioning the Third Reich symbol, to keeping it hidden or even destroying it. (AP Photo/Marcelo Hernandez, File)

[Berghof]

Interesting that the wings seem straight? I thought the wings would be swept backwards further?

Mil

I see that the wings are definitely pitched back, although not as much as the one from the Graf Spee.


Here's the one illustrated in Wilhelm Saris's Reichsbahn Eagles book. Multiple sizes were made.

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[oldflagswanted]

KM ship eagle example.

Interesting that the wings seem straight?
I thought the wings would be swept backwards further?
Mil

Hello Mil:
Here is a nice WW2 period photo from my computer files.
........OFW

(below) Saved by crew destroyer flag, bell, & eagle, Narvik 1940.

[bodes]

FILE- In this Feb. 10, 2006 file photo, workers salvage the eagle from the World War II German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee, in Montevideo, Uruguay. Controversy has swirled around the eagle ever since it was recovered and now a battle has broken out over its fate. Suggestions have ranged from exhibiting or auctioning the Third Reich symbol, to keeping it hidden or even destroying it. (AP Photo/Marcelo Hernandez, File)

Doubt it will be destroyed.....Has too much historical importance and value.....Will likely disappear through some back door deal....Bodes