Warning: session_start(): open(/var/cpanel/php/sessions/ea-php74/sess_9b1a3f66570549939f048b3cb6b95556a21caef70524be3a, O_RDWR) failed: No space left on device (28) in /home/devwehrmacht/public_html/forums/includes/vb5/frontend/controller/page.php on line 71 Warning: session_start(): Failed to read session data: files (path: /var/cpanel/php/sessions/ea-php74) in /home/devwehrmacht/public_html/forums/includes/vb5/frontend/controller/page.php on line 71 Help in Railroad Eagle - Wehrmacht-Awards.com Militaria Forums
griffinmilitaria

Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Help in Railroad Eagle

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 2
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous 1 2 template Next
    #16
    thank you guys.
    why would this not be an original piece?
    the markings seem right to me and there are screw threads on the eagle itself? if it was a repro, most of the fasterners would have been solid filled in?

    your learned opinions please.

    Comment

      #17
      A common aged copy of a large size bird--coming out of Europe ...the originals are rare...when I have time I will post pix of some real ones.

      J
      Last edited by John T; 02-06-2009, 06:44 AM.

      Comment

        #18
        Originally posted by VinceMcMahon View Post
        thank you guys.
        why would this not be an original piece?
        the markings seem right to me and there are screw threads on the eagle itself? if it was a repro, most of the fasterners would have been solid filled in?

        your learned opinions please.
        Jeeze,after all that has been said about this bird,,if you still believe its real,,then go buy it!!

        Comment

          #19
          Vid, Ken and John are the advance collectors, listen to them.

          Comment

            #20
            thank you guys.

            but as a new member, i'd like to know the reason behind the conclusions so i can learn.

            the members only conclude that it is a repro. I would appreciate if you would enlighten me on the details please.

            very much appreciated.

            thank you

            Comment

              #21
              I'm no expert on RRE's but for me it is the peeling/spotting of the metal that
              is not consistant with what I have been with originals. It shows a what appears a different composition of medals used that what is normally witnessed.
              And that is a "red flag" for me at least.

              Regards,
              -wagner-

              Comment

                #22
                This eagle does not look like it is made of the correct metal. These were designed to withstand weather and dirty train conditions.

                All the ones I have seen have male posts too. Were there any females made?

                Comment

                  #23
                  jonnLmoj'phi

                  I am far from the authority but three things that stand out are;

                  1) ruff surface indicative of recast copy but can also be due to media blasting.

                  2) full length of stud castings lacking also comon on many repro's can also be due to someone grinding them down.

                  3) odd colors on surface could be due to odd mix of metals not normally seen on known originals. Can also be due to someone attempting to refinish and applying unkown sealant.

                  Comment

                  Previous 1 2 template Next

                  Users Viewing this Thread

                  Collapse

                  There is currently 1 user online. 0 members and 1 guests.

                  Most users ever online was 10,032 at 08:13 PM on 09-28-2024.

                  Working...
                  X