I am curious, does it were another types of the Eagle with M 1/8 marking? So far i find only this type
Thanks for help
I am curious, does it were another types of the Eagle with M 1/8 marking? So far i find only this type
Thanks for help
Yes, there are other types of attachment for the pins.
Ralph.
P.S. Nice photo!
Searching for anything relating to, Anton Boos, 934 Stamm. Kp. Pz. Erz. Abt. 7, 3 Kompanie, Panzer-Regiment 2, 16th Panzer-Division (My father)
OK , here it goes ;
There are in fact 4 different markings of M1/8 , and 2 additional variations of SS codes , all for CUPAL Wagner eagles alone .. !
By far the most common to find is the one shown above , where in fact the " 1 " has been left out , making it " M/8 " .
The reverse Splinte / pins on this type are always soldered straight onto the eagle .
2nd marking has the " 1 " correctly in place , so a full " M1/8 " marking , which is compact and : Horizontal .
Again , pins always soldered straight onto the eagle .
This one has the full " M1/8 " marking slanted , a bit further apart and :
always has these typical OVAL FEET .. !
These should be placed in little protruding ridges / edges that are part of the eagle reverse - I will get back to that later , they are important ..
Last edited by Winkelman; 07-21-2019 at 11:11 PM.
Now for the last M1/8 Cupal variation , the one with a semi-solid reverse .
This is by far the rarest one of all , and I only acquired one last week .
Few were ever seen , but one of them was also found in the vet. bringbacks of our own M16fan - these are definitely real .. !
Always with " crimped " Splinte on reverse .
In fact , apart from the marking M1/8 it is fully identical to the last Cupal Wagner eagle :
The SS contract " SS475/39 " , also a very rare one ..
Finally , for those of you who really want to get into this , there were 2 different marking types of the SS475/39 - notice the " 7 " slash or no slash , and the different designs of " 3 " .
And yes , I wanted to get both of these as well ..
Now , to get back to these " oval feet " ; there is a nasty REPRO that features these as well , quite well done .
They just do not have the little ridges around them , so take a good look at those . The front is completely wrong , so not a great threat . These have been around for a long time though , so take care .. !
All REPRO below :
Great detailed reply, should be a Sticky.
Cheers
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