Luftwaffe Breast Eagles

[Felix]

Reverse;

[Francisco V.]

Trop eagle

Personally I do not like at all but what's your opinion, please?

[Willi Z.]

You are correct in not liking this one Francisco.

[Time Bandit]

I thought I might as well add my one and only LW Eagle to this thread.

What type is it? I know nothing about them at all but I presume it's an earlyish one for an enlisted man?

[John Hodgin]

Hello Mike,

Yours is probably mid war, and yes, it is for enlisted.

[Time Bandit]

Cheers John!

[Renaud]

Hello
I just read all the thread...very impressive !
Can I submit you my eagle ? It's the one which is sewn on my fliegerbluse.
I only know that it is a post-war added because I can see the sign of another eagle stitching. But about authenticity ? There are no strands on the wings between feathers.

Thanks for opinions !

[John Hodgin]

Greetings New Kid,

I am afraid I do not like that eagle. Very similar to a reproduction I am used to seeing. Several were at the SOS.

Regards,
John

[John Huff]

Did anyone have a chance to examine the Luft eagle sewn to a chunk of black panzer wrap material at the SOS? I just glanced at it but it looked interesting...

[Renaud]

Thanks John ! I think that I'll look for an original one...

[John Hodgin]

Re: HG wrapper eagle.

I did John, totally correct, original, ultra rare, and not for sale. I asked first thing Thursday morning.

Should have asked for permission to photograph it. That dealer knows his stuff, tons of insignia, and all of it genuine. Do you remember his name John? He could be a great source for many members like New Kid.

[Willi Z.]

Yes, that eagle was superb! I took a good look at it. And that is coming from a FJ smock eagle lover. I think the dealer's name is Walter. He was there with his son and father. He usually comes to the Union show so maybe he will be there this weekend. Perhaps I should try to get that eagle. At least a photo.

[John Hodgin]

Perhaps I should try to get that eagle. At least a photo.

Take lots of cash, heard he turned down $1500 at the SOS......

[John Huff]

Re: HG wrapper eagle.

I did John, totally correct, original, ultra rare, and not for sale. I asked first thing Thursday morning.

Should have asked for permission to photograph it. That dealer knows his stuff, tons of insignia, and all of it genuine. Do you remember his name John? He could be a great source for many members like New Kid.

I am sorry to say, I didn't get his name (and I would have forgotten it if I'd asked! -- old age.. ) I did buy a SA Kepi eagle from him - my only SOS purchase other than some of the outstanding Kurtz reference books.

[John Hodgin]

The dealer almost always comes to the Raleigh Mil. show. Should Willi forget to get his card at the Union show, or if he doesn't show, I'll try not to have a senior moment at the next Ral. show. Over the years I have purchased some superb Luftwaffe insignia from him. Great guy.