Luftwaffe Breast Eagles

[SMP]

Try a "burn test" on it, John

Best,
Steve

[John Hodgin]

It passes all tests Steve Waiting for Willi's thoughts on the back of the eagle in post 439..........

[John Hodgin]

Here is an unsual eagle on an unusual tunic. Opinions?

[JuanS]

I like this one.


Juan

[BadBob]

I've been doing some scanning, and thought I'd add the eagles from this 30 year old Delta International catalogue.

[BadBob]

Metal one, too.

[BadBob]

Larger.

[BadBob]

This is listed under "Genuine, heavy wire bullion hand embroidered cap eagles for peaked visor caps." They also had army, army general, Africa Corps, Navy, and SS.

[John Hodgin]

Good contribution to the thread Bob, thanks. IMHO the head on the bullion Luftwafffe eagle is not very defined or convincing, ....... thankfully

Years ago I remember seeing lots of bullion that was suspect, including some very well done SS officer's collar tabs.

[Daniele Tirelli]

Good or not?

Hi Guys,
maybe this is a more appropriate place for my question....
This one, in your opinion, is just a lower quality original or a copy?
My concern are about the lack of eye, the blue wool fabric of the backround you can see somewhere through the embroidery, and some details.
But maybe I'm wrong...
Please, any suggestion is much appreciated!
Thanks in advance
Daniele

[John Hodgin]

Daniele,

This is a very difficult eagle to discern. Many believe there are authentic eagles like your example, and this may be so. This design has always made me cautious because it is so similar to known fakes. Compare it to this repro smock eagle. Must rush away, more later,
John

[Willi Z.]

Daniele, I agree with John on this eagle. It has some features that concern me, others that I like. Could we see an overall view of the eagle? What is it sewn too? The backing is a little odd, will check some eagles.

[John Hodgin]

There are some odd eagles out there Daniele. I watched Willi buy this eagle from George Petersen at a Max show several years ago. At the time I thought that many might think this eagle could be a repro. and thus not be wise enough to buy it. It is very odd looking with the flipped up tail and short body. It's large eye is a good indication however. In fact, it is a very scarce variation from the rare blue-grey Luftwaffe tropical tunic. I would have been "grey" with envy when Willi bought this if I didn't already have one.

[Daniele Tirelli]

Hi Willi, Ciao John,
thanks, have sent you Pm and emails.
Best
Daniele

There are some odd eagles out there Daniele. I watched Willi buy this eagle from George Petersen at a Max show several years ago. At the time I thought that many might think this eagle could be a repro. and thus not be wise enough to buy it. It is very odd looking with the flipped up tail and short body. It's large eye is a good indication however. In fact, it is a very scarce variation from the rare blue-grey Luftwaffe tropical tunic. I would have been "grey" with envy when Willi bought this if I didn't already have one.

[necker]

I thought I'd ad some eagels to the discussion.
First picture is an early style officers eagle, which is originally sewn on a full dress evening uniform for officers.