SS Officers eagle

[Felix]

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[Felix]

If we compare the so called Karl Wolff style eagles these vary greatly within the same style. I am sure an animation would be really interesting for these. These are in a classic style and done in a rather crude way. I have loaned some different images of eagles from this forum for educational purpose. If any complaints I will ask for removal.

Again, just to try to explain variations for hand embroidered eagles, yet in the same style, and wear etc plays also part.

//Felix

[Felix]

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[Robert H]

I have seen once a loose SS mess dress eagle where the black paper protection was mostly gone and white or better cream backing/gauze was clearly visible. In regards for cufftitles, I have seen also there different colors for backing. For my part I would not put a question mark behind eagles that have a white/cream gauze backing when the rest is OK as well.

[BobI]

I am far from perfect but I did make a study of these when I was collecting them. An advanced collector of these eagles gave me a bit of an education. With the swastika smooched in the wreath I can see why many people would think it was original. From what I see on the micro level I do not see any of the signs I would expect to see on an original. I would love to inspect it in hand and even use a black light, but I am sure it would prove to be bad.
Best Wishes,
Bob

[Felix]

When magified it is clear that the Eagle in question has an Unterlagen. It is the easiest to see at the right wing tip.

I have been given the information that it does not glow under a black light.

//Felix

[BobI]

What does it do under black light? Send me a PM if you know.
Best Wishes,
Bob

[Felix]

What does it do under black light? Send me a PM if you know.
Best Wishes,
Bob

It does not glow under a black light.

//Felix

[John Pic]

Sorry I dont see the unterlagen please can you point it out...the two fake Eagles I posted also do not glow under blacklight so that is not a determining factor of originality.

I see bullion cord sewn over off white cloth threads...which is the way this one I am posting was made. This Eagle looked real until I examined it in hand and found no paper or cardboard unterlagen and the bullion was too tight unlike originals.

I dont know Felix maybe...youre right I do see something but I cant determine that its an unterlagen.

[John Pic]

You know what I do see an unterlagen now in the middle of the right wing tip....Felix you were correct.