Luftwaffe Breast Eagles

[Gene]

I can't say definitively that it's good or bad. The style of the eagle is different than that of ones we're used to seeing, but this could be explained by where it was made. Remember, these items were made throughout the theater by mom-and-pop shops that were authorized to do so (same with "Hermann Göring" cuff titles and why there are so many different wartime examples). I wouldn't get rid of it in any event; for now, I'll call it a theater-made variant.

[John Hodgin]

Here is one more......in situs

A rather common eagle, but on a very uncommon four pocket Luft. tunic. This eagle is from Eric's tunic, which was on the cover of Chris Mason's book and also illustrated in Vol.2 of Angolia's Luftwaffe book. The tunic belonged to Feldwebel Haug, a Granite team leader in the glider assault on Eben Emael.

Regards,
John

[Jos L C]

Dirk,
It's a very typical eagle you've there.
I can't say it's good or fake either...,but I won't say it's a fake...
I agree with Gene that there were items made in war that looked different from the basic stuff.
As long you don't find these on every cornerstreet consider it as good till proof is found these are bad.

Gents,buckle up !
What do you think of my drooptail eagle ?

Jos.

[Jos L C]

back.

[Jos L C]

Nice highlights !

[John Hodgin]

Droop tail

Hi Jos,

Nice! I like it; it looks very similar to Ralph's good one. These are hard to come by, but they are often seen worn on tropical tunics in period photos. What is it made of?

Regards,
John

[Jos L C]

John,it's made of tombak,it's a very heavy piece..
I've some pictures of Ralph's eagle and it's the same in every detail.
I believe Assmann made these for it's pictured in the Assmann catalogue.

Jos.

[John Hodgin]

Thanks Jos,

Thought it looked like tombak. I can't remember, is the reverse of Ralph's the same? Also, thought it might be by another maker, hard to imagine Assmann not putting that 'A' on a piece. Still, this is an early eagle.....

Best,
John

[Jos L C]

John,
here's the thread I've posted Ralph's eagle in after I'd asked permision.
Shows some more wear,but also a great piece IMO.
BTW,I once had a very early Assmann Pilotsbadge,also no makersmark in it.

http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...2&pagenumber=1

Jos.

[John Hodgin]

Thanks Jos,

Right, exactly like Ralph's! However, sorry to say Jos, Ralph's photos are better!!!

Ciao,
John

[Jos L C]

I know,I know !
I've a camera from work this weekend and it's limited.
I can't come any closer !!
Another attempt gave me this...a little sharper..

[J Melvin]

I agree, nice eagle Jos. Tough one to find.

[John Hodgin]

Hi again Jos,

You know I'm teasing in a friendly way; that last one is very good. Fine eagle!
Regards,
John

[Jos L C]

Hi,
John,you've made me ruin the camera with a hammer,now what ??

Ok guys,I saw some of these lately,are these originals ?

Jos.

[John Hodgin]

Hi Jos,

Sorry about the camera

This is out of my experience, but why should that stop me!

Once saw an officer's flying blouse with the final version of the machine woven breast eagle that was correct and original to the blouse.

Have never seen this early "droop tail" woven type applied to a uniform. Still, I think it is a good eagle. What's your opinion?

Regards,
John