Flag pole top

[chahler]

Hi , I will appreciate your opinion on this eagle
Thanks

[oldflagswanted]

Flag pole top good or bad ???

Hi , I will appreciate your opinion on this eagle
Thanks

Hello chahler:
Based on the casting quality shown, your NSDAP
1p eagle top in question appears to be authentic.
Final opinion is pending a measurement of the base
screw confirming it to be metric, and a closer look
at the eagle surface showing that it lacks pin holes.
A number of 1p tops have previously been shown
on the WAF, such as in t=978834, 977402, 976440,
535122, & 154415, where such critical evaluation
criteria can be read further about. Check them out.

(below-left) Overt fake vs. IMO a real NSDAP 1p eagle top (right).

[chahler]

Thank you OFW
I take a couple more pictures in daylight

[chahler]

Gj

[der-hase-fee]

I like it.

[chahler]

I like it.

Thank you

[chahler]

It’s metric ?

[Berghof]

You need a special thread gauge to measure the threads/thread count and diameter of the stud. Something like in the picture, it's inexpensive.

I'd like to see better pictures of the wreath. From what I see, or don't see for that matter, is any detailed acorns throughout the wreath. Also, the authentic examples I've come across have a taper on the stud, conical shaped almost to a point.

A little porosity doesn't get me too wound up. If the foundry isn't able to control humidity well (molten aluminum loves to absorb water, then turning to gas) on a specific day or if the person pours the molten material too fast (causing turbulence) can impacting the quality of the mold. There are many other factors as well. I would expect there will be variances from example to example. Just my 2 cents worth

Regards,
Mike

[mrec27777]

WHY IS it in pic #3 that the stud iS
not tapered as mentioned above, not rusted as studs were metal ...and it almost looks like it is cast with the rest of topper? ...JMHO ..EC

[chahler]

The eagle is made of brass, non magnetic and the screw is steel, very magnetic.
I think I provided enough pictures to make a final decision.
Ps : I had a real eagle in my collection years back , and this one feels right
Thank you all for your help !

[oldflagswanted]

Final answer.

... I think I provided enough pictures to make a final decision....

Ditto. Indeed some nice additional
detailed photos - thanks !!! IMO .

[chahler]

Thank you OFW

[mrec27777]

The eagle is made of brass, non magnetic and the screw is steel, very magnetic.
I think I provided enough pictures to make a final decision.
Ps : I had a real eagle in my collection years back , and this one feels right
Thank you all for your help !

you answered my question ....good topper!!!EC

[11C]

You need a special thread gauge to measure the threads/thread count and diameter of the stud. Something like in the picture, it's inexpensive.

I'd like to see better pictures of the wreath. From what I see, or don't see for that matter, is any detailed acorns throughout the wreath. Also, the authentic examples I've come across have a taper on the stud, conical shaped almost to a point.

A little porosity doesn't get me too wound up. If the foundry isn't able to control humidity well (molten aluminum loves to absorb water, then turning to gas) on a specific day or if the person pours the molten material too fast (causing turbulence) can impacting the quality of the mold. There are many other factors as well. I would expect there will be variances from example to example. Just my 2 cents worth

Regards,
Mike

I think I'll take acouple of metric bolts to the next SOS.......

[Berghof]

I think I'll take acouple of metric bolts to the next SOS.......

If we knew the proper thread count, you’d only need to bring 1 nut.