Luftwaffe Summer tuinc breast eagles..

[J Temple-West]

Have just received this very early unmarked breast eagle... A very nice example of German craftsmanship, this piece is made of brass and then plated in nickel silver.

Metal eagles were worn on the white summer tunic, over the right breast pocket by means of a pin and catch assembly.

Knowing that this particular piece belonged to an officer (Stabszahlmeister Gerhard Oelsch Stab 4. Fsch.-Jg. Div.) I would say that it was privately purchased, an option open to the ?Officer Corps?.

I was lucky enough to be given some information on the officer as well as some photographs of the grouping that the eagle came from.

So, from an ordinary breast eagle, a little help from a friend, we now have a piece with history.

[J Temple-West]

Reverse.

[J Temple-West]

Stabszahlmeister Gerhard Oelsch..

[J Temple-West]

A standard issue, 2nd pattern, eagle.. Made by F.W assmann.

In Aluminium and marked 'A DRGM'.

[J Temple-West]

Reverse.

[J Temple-West]

Another private purchase piece.. Maker unknown.

[J Temple-West]

Reverse..

[Dave B]

Are these eagles always solid backed John?

Dave

[J Temple-West]

Hi Dave,

Assmann produced a late, hollow zinc version..

[Dave B]

Hi Dave,

Assmann produced a late, hollow zinc version..

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Hmm,I have one somewhere in my junk drawer that has a broken pin but it has a small prong at the bottom of the badge...just like the Heer examples.I will try and find it and get a scan posted.I think its going to be another fake John

Dave

[Dave B]

Here it is John.

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Repro??

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[J Temple-West]

You never know, Bro'.... let the dog see the rabbit..

Added... you beat me to it...

Looks like a cap eagle..

Edited May 16, 2005 by J Temple-West

[Dave B]

You never know, Bro'.... let the dog see the rabbit..

Added... you beat me to it...

Looks like a cap eagle..

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...must be for a big head,the eagle is 8.5cm across!!

Edited May 16, 2005 by Dave B

[Dave B]

I've just had a look at my Heer and KM summer tunic breast eagles and none have that sharp prong.Why would it need to be sharp?...it looks like the prongs on the EK2 bars.Hmmm,me thinks its a repro

Dave

Edited May 16, 2005 by Dave B

[J Temple-West]

Cap eagles came in various sizes, but you're right..that is a big one.

Although unmarked, it looks to be an 'Assmann'..

[Dave B]

Cap eagles came in various sizes, but you're right..that is a big one.

Although unmarked, it looks to be an 'Assmann'..

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Eeek,I wouldn't like to meet the wearer of that badge in a dark alley....he would be huge :speechless-smiley-004:

Have you seen a Luftwaffe eagle like this before John?

Dave

[J Temple-West]

They're normally around 6.5cm on EM caps.. 8.5cm is the size of the breast eagle. Why yours' is so big? perhaps a copy from a breast eagle with prongs applied?

I'll do a little research and let you know...

[Dave B]

They're normally around 6.5cm on EM caps.. 8.5cm is the size of the breast eagle. Why yours' is so big? perhaps a copy from a breast eagle with prongs applied?

I'll do a little research and let you know...

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Cheers John!

[Jos Le Conté]

Hello Gentlemen,

Dave,unfortunately your eagle is a copy IMO.

I've pics of this particular eagle I'll post soon.

I think this copy use to have a very thin needle.

I've never seen originals having a prong attached to the swas.

Jos.

Edited May 17, 2005 by Jos Le Cont

[J Temple-West]

Hi Jos,

Thanks for clearing that up..

And a big welcome to the Club.. :food-smiley-004:

[Jos Le Conté]

And a big welcome to the Club..

Thanks !

Here's the eagle in question..

Jos.

[Jos Le Conté]

back..

[Jos Le Conté]

close-up..

Claws show no detail at all..

Jos.

Edited May 17, 2005 by Jos Le Cont

[Dave B]

close-up..

Claws show no detail at all..

Jos.

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Thanks Jos for clearing that up :food-smiley-004:.....at least the eagle was in my junk drawer and that's where it will stay

Dave

[Jos Le Conté]

Here's a original hollow zink Assmann Summer eagle..

Jos.