Luftwaffe pith helmet eagles

[helmhunter]

I recently read a thread on Lw pith helmet eagles and must admit it is quite difficult to have clear opinion on mines. So I decided to ask for your help. Following there are 5 eagles, the 2 firsts belong to me and the 3 nexts to a friend of mine. I strongly beleive one of his is wrong and would like to have your help on the others.
Thank you in advance.
Phil

[helmhunter]

Eagle #2

[helmhunter]

Eagle #3

[helmhunter]

Eagle #4

[helmhunter]

And eagle #5.
This one is certainly a kopy and for the others ?
Thank you for your help.
Cheers
Phil

[helmhunter]

Hi guys,
Any help ??
I've seen different threads concerning these eagles but they were sometimes a bit confusing it's why I ask details now with those eagles.
Thank you
Phil

[langemarck]

I can't really help you out with the difference between the fakes and originals, but what I do know is, Nr 5 eagle can not be found on that type of helmet! only WH decals on that one.
Ivan

[Jos L C]

If possible take some shots inside the helmets and show us the prongs, they might be helpful..

Do not remove the eagles though..!

The pics show some rather shiny eagles plus better close-ups would be better..

From these pics I might have problems with 1, 2 and 5...
1 lacks detail around the claws, looks like a bad casting..
2 is a heavily faked type, hence better close-ups requested.
5 looks like a late type with closed part in swas, needs to be examined since a huge lot of these recently hit the market as a old found stock...hmm, held them in hands and not for me..
Does this one has 2 or 3 prongs ?

Jos.

[helmhunter]

Hi Jos,
Thank you for your help.
I will post more pics ASAP.
Regards
Phil

[John Hodgin]

Three and four and the only ones I would be comfortable owning.
John

[helmhunter]

Hi John,
Thank you for your help.
Phil