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After looking at a closeup it does look like a filled in hole,whatever the reason it would have a bearing on price at least to me. If I had it in hand I could tell a lot more about it,with the damage its not something I would buy unless the price was right.
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01-21-2018 10:01 PM
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If the backing board can be carefully removed, I would want to see the back of the casting, (as being a suspicious type), it may reveal defects someone didn't want noticed.
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Anderson
If the backing board can be carefully removed, I would want to see the back of the casting, (as being a suspicious type), it may reveal defects someone didn't want noticed.
Unfortunately, in this hobby, you need to be suspicious.
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The OP...Welcome to the forum !! Are you looking to buy this or just asking if a period piece ? You did not say.
If offered for a very low price, I like it. If the seller wants market rate for it, best to remove it from the wood mount & have the back photographed to decipher originality before buying.
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"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing he cares more about than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature with no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself."
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Watchdog
Maybe it's just me getting old and curmudgeonly?
No, it's not just you.
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It would be nice to conduct proper forum etiquette when asking advice. Such as an introduction, history of the item, any provenance, such as "Where was it obtained"? Is it for sale on a site ? etc.etc. Maybe even look at threads here related to railway eagles, decide who is knowledgeable, send him a PM for estimated value. But who has time for that ? Easier to just toss it up for a free evaluation, then disappear. However, we are in an open venue, where else could the OP go for this info ? The "other" forum requires registration & limits on posting for new members (I believe). Soooo, we provide a free service. I don't mind as long as there is no "wiseguy" attitude from an OP due to opinions he may not like to hear.
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Last edited by Watchdog; 01-22-2018 at 07:30 PM.
Reason: typo
"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing he cares more about than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature with no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself."
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Mine is mounted on a very similar plaque.
Very nice eagle!
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I believe it is most likely real (although back photos would confirm) - there were a few mounted in this style in the late 40's as awards as can be seen in the examples here
Presentation Eagles - Third Reich Eagles
i also have one and have removed and it is real.
Cheers
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