luft Breast Or Cap Eagle ?

[Larry F.]

Your eagle, though odd looking, is 100% genuine. IMHO this style tropical shirt eagle was produced outside of Germany, probably in Greece or Italy.

Am in total agreement with John. The so called "ugly eagle".

A few more examples to assist you.

John---very nice eagles!

[Larry F.]

Another shirt eagle.

[John Hodgin]

Another cut from a tunic.

Thanks for posting yours Larry.

[Larry F.]

Here's one that's kind of neat.

[Willi Z.]

I think this is the same eagle, and on a shirt which is not German made. Italian made seems to be the consensus.

[Larry F.]

Nice one Willi!

Jamz, here is a thread which should help explain the difference b/w a tropical cap eagle and a tropical breast eagle. You can compare the differences:

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...t+tropical+cap

[Jamz]

Wow! Turned out to be a really amazing thread.
Thanks to everyone. Great pictures inspiring more eagle hunts.
That last one from Larry F. looks to be the one with the light blue thread??
I had one of those some time ago.
Willi's does look to be the same one, mabey earlier since the thread on the lower one looks courser.
I may call mine the "sad eyed eagle" type.
Thanks to John and Larry for the links. I will take advantage of the opportunity. Many thanks to all. John