Eagle tie pin

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Eagle tie pin

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Post by xramblersixx » 21 Apr 2019, 03:27

Thoughts on authenticity a value?
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Re: Eagle tie pin

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Post by von thoma » 21 Apr 2019, 05:46

An early eagle pin of Assmann & Söhne, is a scarce piece and valuable
The pin latch has been added, this eagle was gifted with a stickpin
Very little 2,2 cm ( 7/8 inch ) wingspam

The eagle pin that Hitler shows in many photographs was made by Assmann

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Re: Eagle tie pin

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Post by xramblersixx » 21 Apr 2019, 06:05

I think the pin is original I found others like it online. This was brought back by a veteran

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Post by John G. » 21 Apr 2019, 12:27

These came as stick pins or lapel pins, this one appears cast....which I personally don't like.... They are scarce but not particularly rare. This one wouldn't be for me. I have two or three variants (different sizes) and in .900 silver....
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Post by xramblersixx » 21 Apr 2019, 20:39

John what would you say is a good price for this piece? I'm new to collecting so to me it's a really awesome piece

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Post by John G. » 21 Apr 2019, 21:37

I'd say is the $50.00 range.....
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Re: Eagle tie pin

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Post by xramblersixx » 22 Apr 2019, 06:05

John, where do you buy your stuff? Things must be over priced online.

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Post by John G. » 22 Apr 2019, 13:48

I've been a collector/dealer for over 60 years.... I seldom buy from websites, usually buy at my flea market where I set up, and pay what I consider a realistic price and sell what I don't keep for a realistic price... There's still plenty of stuff out there, but you have to know what's real and what's not.

We're the ones who control the value of this stuff.... Don't overpay..... It's valueless to 90% of the people out there. Collect for a "love" of the history, not the money. I'd still collect if the stuff was worthless.
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Check local antique shops and flea markets, advertise locally, attend gun shows and military shows, etc., Do displays, etc. etc. You'll get your share.

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Re: Eagle tie pin

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Post by matthew4108 » 23 Apr 2019, 18:04

von thoma wrote:
21 Apr 2019, 05:46
The eagle pin that Hitler shows in many photographs was made by Assmann
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Do you have a source for this by chance?

thanks,

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Re: Eagle tie pin

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Post by von thoma » 23 Apr 2019, 23:13

Assmann was manufacturer of this kind of eagles very early
Source ; "F.W. Assmann & Söhne was of course, one of the premier manufacturers of Nazi Party and military belt buckles, insigne, badges, medals, orders, etc. Assmann held the assigned RZM M1 contractor number 17 "

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Re: Eagle tie pin

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Post by matthew4108 » 24 Apr 2019, 22:47

The stickpins and buttonhole eagles as worn by Hitler were made in gold. They most certainly were not run-of-the-mill or mass produced items. The fact the Assmann was one of manufacturers of eagle pins does not mean those belonging to A.H. were made by them. In fact-looking at the cut outside arms corners on the swastika would actually exclude the one from their catalog as those worn by Hitler (which featured full armed swastikas, at least those that survived).

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