This Original Third Reich Political Cap Eagle is an authentic early-war visor cap insignia, manufactured in high-quality tombak and fitted with its original integral attachment prongs. Featuring excellent feather detail and an attractive untouched patina, this example is an excellent representative of the distinctive eagles worn on NSDAP political and governmental visor caps during the Third Reich period.
€ 175
This Original Third Reich Political Cap Eagle is an authentic early-war visor cap insignia, manufactured in high-quality tombak and fitted with its original integral attachment prongs. Featuring excellent feather detail and an attractive untouched patina, this example is an excellent representative of the distinctive eagles worn on NSDAP political and governmental visor caps during the Third Reich period.
Furthermore, the eagle retains crisp definition throughout, with sharply struck wings, a well-proportioned body, and a finely detailed wreath enclosing the swastika. Its untouched appearance enhances both its authenticity and collector appeal.
The Original Third Reich Political Cap Eagle is die-struck from tombak, a copper-based alloy widely used during the early years of the Third Reich because of its durability and fine striking qualities.
Construction features include:
The reverse displays the correct unfinished die-struck surface together with both original tapered prongs, confirming period manufacture and originality.
This cap eagle remains in very good original condition.
The original patina has developed evenly over many decades and has not been polished or restored. In addition, the fine feather detail remains exceptionally sharp, while both attachment prongs remain straight and secure. The insignia displays honest age-related wear consistent with careful preservation.
The Original Third Reich Political Cap Eagle was worn on the visor caps of officials serving within the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (NSDAP) and associated government organisations. Positioned above the national cockade, the eagle formed the principal national emblem on political headgear throughout the Third Reich.
Early examples manufactured from tombak are particularly sought after because later wartime production increasingly relied on zinc and other substitute metals as strategic materials became scarce.
Today, original tombak cap eagles remain highly desirable due to their superior detail, durability, and attractive natural ageing.
This Original Third Reich Political Cap Eagle will appeal to collectors specialising in:
Its crisp strike, original finish, and complete prong fittings make it an excellent example for display or restoration of an original period visor cap.
The manufacturing characteristics are consistent with an original period-produced cap eagle. These include the tombak construction, crisp die-struck detail, integral tapered prongs, and natural age-related patina. The reverse also exhibits the correct unfinished appearance expected from wartime manufacture.
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