Luftwaffe Breast Eagles

[francis006]

yes John, indeed it's the style seen on some para blouses
Is the thread the same on both sides (i can't see a difference on pics)?

[SMP]

Consider this.

If they were the same eagle from the same manufacturer, wouldn't they have the same backs and similar cotton strands on the wings ? Surely just the base material would be different ?

Steve

Willi...you out there ?

[John Hodgin]

If they were the same eagle from the same manufacturer, wouldn't they have the same backs and similar cotton strands on the wings ? Surely just the base material would be different ?

Steve

Willi...you out there ?

hi Steve,

I do not claim that these are the same eagles, they are not. But I do feel that they are both late war versions that are authentic and similar. However, there are eagles from the same manufacturer that will have subtle differences. That is, the shape of head, eye, and bill, thickness of feet and swas., etc.. I have seen this often, mainly among later war versions. I have two identical tropical eagles, one has a thick, straight swas., while the other's is crooked and thin. As for the stitching in the wings being different, I've never seen that.

BUT! Show me another like this bird. You seeing them at tables at your shows? Anyone out there have another?

As for Willi, he thinks it is bad. As you already know, I disagree. Looks like you are on your own.

[John Hodgin]

Oh My!

Hey Francis, thanks for the mail

[francis006]

My pleasure John,

I do not claim that these are the same eagles, they are not. But I do feel that they are both late war versions that are authentic and similar. However, there are eagles from the same manufacturer that will have subtle differences. That is, the shape of head, eye, and bill, thickness of feet and swas., etc.. I have seen this often, mainly among later war versions

Agree ,they aren't the same but the design is the same as seen on the pic of the green one i had in my files (even if it's on an early smock) and other later ones that are also uglier in construction !!!

Now for the originality ,i'll let you comment as you have it in hand but surely if it's bad we'll have big problems soon

[johnrtse]

This truely an awesome thread! I am somewhat infatuated with Luft eagles.


I just picked this one up (cheap) in an antique store today. It doesn't glow under blacklight.

Let me know what you think!

John

[johnrtse]

Back:

[johnrtse]

Same eagle- pic taken outside in sunlight:

[johnrtse]

Rear of the same eagle, in sunlight:

[werner]

Hi,

What do you think about this one ?
#1



#2



Is it the same like the one on page 8
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...light=lw+eagle

Regards

Werner

[werner]

Good or fake ?
Any idea ?

Regards

[Willi Z.]

Werner, I think many consider the Bevo eagles with the "humpback" eagle to be bad.

John, your eagle has nice details. I am curious about the bullion appearance. It is so, or it is the photos?

Steve, I still have concerns about the back details of the eagle on the trop one that John posted. Sorry John...

[John Hodgin]

Steve, I still have concerns about the back details of the eagle on the trop one that John posted. Sorry John...

No problem for me Willi. Interestingly, just before getting on line, I was comparing the reverse of the tan backed eagle to the reverse of the camo backed eagle that I posted with it. I am convinced that the tan backed is authentic. Though the camo backed is more loosely sewn on the reverse it exhibits the exact sewing construction as the tan backed. I think both eagles were produced by the same manufacturer. You have to actually hold them to really get a feel for this, perhaps you can visit during the MAX.
John

Then there is this:

[johnrtse]

Thanks Willi! The pics only make it look "metallic"- It is just the standard thread.

[John Hodgin]

Here is the reverse of my tan one again.