Hello folks. I've had this old nickel silver Adler for quite some time now...probably part of a larger veteran grouping I picked up in the past, but am wondering if this might qualify as an early SS (for the Baskenmuetze type cap) cap eagle. I've virtually never seen the four-prong set up on other early 1929 cap-sized types such as this before. It's got the RZM markings on the upper rear corners of both wings, the numeric part somewhat obscured by patination, but appears to be either "36" or "56". There's nothing about it markings-wise, that would specifically imply SS so more than likely just an early "political" type that would have been appropriate for any SA, SS, etc, cap. Either way, I'd appreciate your comments. Thanks.
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Milton, its an early version and countless of these were produced in a variety of pin setups. They are not common but not rare. Just lesser seen. They are the pre-RZM 1929 version used by the SA and NSDAP or when the SS was just formed.Comment
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Thanks! I thought as much, as there's nothing about it that specifically indicates SS, although being this early, I figured it was as likely as not. Appreciate your input!Comment
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Very nice original SA/SS cap eagle. Some early examples have a tiny RZM logo where the wing almost touches the skull. The SS and SA versions were exactly the same, so there's no way to tell, but odds are at least 10 to 1 against it having been worn by an SS man. You'll never know. It would certainly be appropriate to display it as an early SS item, or put it on an original EARLY SS visor cap. Nothing wrong at all.
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Thanks for posting. Yes, it does have the RZM and numeric markings in the upper-inside corner of each wing, somewhat obscured by old crud but most definitely there. Thanks again for your response.Comment
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Great!! Zero doubt as to the originality of THIS ONE!! And these early eagles are hard to find with all the prongs intact. I have 2 examples - one is on an early SS visor.Comment
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Back to the concept of whether or not this is actually considered an SS item - It certainly is. Though this particular badge may have been worn by an SA man, it doesn't change the fact that it was regulated specifically for these 2 organizations.Comment
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Thanks again! Even better to know. I've always figured it'd be "correct" for either organization. I'm quite fond of it either way. Thanks again for taking the time to comment on my thread.Comment
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