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WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE TROPICAL EAGLE -

The German armed forces employed the eagle as a symbol of pride and power. Its form is found in hats, belt buckles, badges, insignia, etc. Eagles were placed in all of military uniforms in multiple ways.

The item featured here is a WWII German Luftwaffe tropical eagle. The design consists of an eagle in flight. The wings are fully extended. The head is facing forward. The eagle is clutching a swastika with a single claw while holding the other claw up in the air. Very nice detailing to the plumeage and head. Of Aluminum construction with a large brass pin hinged in the back to one of the wings. The hinging mechanism us built in to the wing. The opposite side has a catch the secures the pin in the close position.

The eagle is secured to the breast area of the tropical tunic by driving the pin through a series of loops (two or more) that are sewn to the jacket. This eagle is generally associated with the troops of the Afrika Korps.

Very light weigth construction. The size is about 2 1/2 times that of the regular metal eagles. This sample has a sharp and raised manufacturer's logo displayed in the shape of a gothic letter "A". Representing the Assmann company, a well known manufacturer of Third reich badges and insignia. It is important to know that not all of the eagles were marked.






A horizontal pin is placed on the right side of the eagle. The pin is round and thin. made of broze. a catch is located in the opposite end. The eagle shown here was manufactured by Asmond, hence the letter "A" in the body.

This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German badges and awards. Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points that should be noted.

One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German badge worth?". A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the badges and awards is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German badges in the collector's market is illustrated.

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This award is currently being reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the badge.



If you have an interest is seeing other badges and awards of the Third Reich, you can do so by going to our WWII German Badges and Awards identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.







PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION

The value for WWII German Combat badges and other military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.



Year 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Value $80.00 $115.00 $150.00 $185.00 $185.00 $
Availability Medium Medium Medium Rare Rare
Invest Grade B B B B A


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