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    I picked this eagle up at auction at a low price but I have my doubts of authenticity. Does this eagle stand a chance of being real? It almost looks like cupal but it's very lightweight like an aluminum version. All opinions and thought are welcome. thanks

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    Unmarked SS cap eagle

    Unmarked SS cap eagle

    Unmarked SS cap eagle

    Unmarked SS cap eagle

    Unmarked SS cap eagle

    Unmarked SS cap eagle
    Regards, Al

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    Here are more photo's with a different perspective...

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    Regards, Al

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    Hello Al.
    I saw this type of eagle for the first time with different material, all the originals that I know have the same.
    I also have a similar eagle in my collection. I want to share my observations.
    All well-known originals have a repeated feature, your eagle also has it.
    But what is different in your eagle's case is the strength, in yours it is double.
    Maybe it's due to the use of different materials.
    IMO,original stamp, different materials.
    I hope to become more experienced collectors like me, your opinion.
    Regards, Jannis.
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    Hello Jannis, thanks I noticed that feature as well and thought it was die defect if in fact authentic. I was told some people dispute these type of eagles. It certainly has a lot of detail. Hopefully I'll get more positive feedback, we'll see.
    Regards, Al

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    It sure looks to be the same stamp with the same flaw. Odd about the thicker edges and weight tho. I hope its a good one Al, the detail is most certainly there

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    Dan, the weight is throwing me off because this eagle looks like cupal to me and is not as light as I thought. However this eagle is much heavier than my other cupal versions and the weight is somewhere between zinc and aluminum. I'm not sure if any of this is significant but it makes me question the eagle more.

    I weighed all my cupal eagles and they weigh approximately 1.5 - 2 grams less
    My aluminum eagles all weigh about 1 gram less.
    My zinc Ferdinand Wagner eagles are heavy and weigh about 5 grams more.
    The only close one is an Assmann in zinc that weighs about 1 gram more.
    Regards, Al

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    In late war only zinc was used, I wonder why an eagle from this era is made of other material,maybe a transition or test piece;....it's just a thought.
    Al,have you asked Carson1982 for his opinion;
    Regards, Jannis.

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    Quote by johanis1860 View Post
    Hello Al.
    I saw this type of eagle for the first time with different material, all the originals that I know have the same.
    I also have a similar eagle in my collection. I want to share my observations.
    All well-known originals have a repeated feature, your eagle also has it.
    But what is different in your eagle's case is the strength, in yours it is double.
    Maybe it's due to the use of different materials.
    IMO,original stamp, different materials.
    I hope to become more experienced collectors like me, your opinion.
    Regards, Jannis.
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    the eagle you showed next to my pic is a Assmann eagle, has nothing to do with the one posted

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    The eagle that started this thread is a unknown variant that is dubious among collectors but for me It's a authentic unknown variant.

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    Thank you Sid, I guess I can accept it as authentic. Luckily I paid very little at auction, under $100 so I cannot complain. I paired it up with my recent unmarked TK.

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    Last edited by Aldo; 02-09-2022 at 12:39 AM.
    Regards, Al

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    I took advantage of a nice sunny day and took some outdoor photographs along with my unmarked skulls...

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    Regards, Al

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