Luftwaffe Luftwaffe Metal Insignia

[Avitas]

Hi all,

I have here a Luftwaffe metal insignia of some sort, and I was wondering about its originality. It is 72 mm wingspan and appears to be either a chest eagle or an award of some kind. You don't see many of these around and I would like to know more about it. Is it an original piece or a fantasy piece? All info is great,

Thanks,

Pat

[Avitas]

and the back of the eagle. The pin appears to be a TR era pin as it is similar to many tinnie pins. Any help is welcome.

Pat

[Laurence Strong]

Facing the wrong way for a Luft eagle. Fantasy item?

Not typeing so good tonight....pulled a "Merle" (Canada's worst handyman) tried to take my left thumb off roofing today

Edited May 8, 2006 by Laurence Strong

[Jos Le Conté]

That's a typical bird..

What material is it made off ?

Jos.

[Avitas]

I think it is a copper based form of kriegsmetall, in other words, a mix. It's definitely not tombak or pure zink, as it is not very dark.. I am not the best at judging metals, so if anybody else has any ideas please help out. The pin appears to be copper based as well, but I am not 100% certain.

[Laurence Strong]

What would it be for then? The only eagles that I can find that face too the right are the pith helmet eagle, the eagle on an Officer's cape, or the eagle decal for the helmet's all the rest face to the left.

Edited May 9, 2006 by Laurence Strong