GDK Eagle EM

[Rkinkade]

I took a chance on this one on eBay. It needs a little tinkering to flatten out the bends in the base, and one wing is a bit out of symmetry. Thoughts please?

Thanks,

Ron

 

[cptbob]

Who knew that cockades could also be used as washers? lol

 

[CLOVIS 57]

With its four fixing screws, its height should be measured. If it's 13cm, it's an M1843; if it's 10cm, it's an M67. The four screws were cut and riveted, as the original four fixings were removed and replaced by the large central screw in 1870. Therefore, it's a crest eagle for an M67 "troop" GdC helmet, modified to an M70. The screws fixing the eagle to the base are damaged.

 

[Bobted]

Very nice it used to be mine. I was tempted to buy it back! Rob

 

[Rkinkade]

Thanks for the replies. Very helpful! Does anyone have a photo of the under side of a base showing the 3 eagle to base retaining screws, in which the heads are broken off on mine? Also the central mounting wing nut? I know I have seen photos before, but I can’t find them using the search option.

Rob, thanks for not buying it back.

Thanks,

Ron

 

[911car]

Thanks for the replies. Very helpful! Does anyone have a photo of the under side of a base showing the 3 eagle to base retaining screws, in which the heads are broken off on mine? Also the central mounting wing nut? I know I have seen photos before, but I can’t find them using the search option.

Red: eagle to base attachment.
Green: former base to helmet attachment.

 

[Rkinkade]

Thank you for the photo! Does anyone have a photo of the winged nut?
Ron

 

[CLOVIS 57]

The main thing is to make or find a brass wing nut if possible. Several variations of period wing nuts exist, including wing nuts, ball nuts, finned nuts, etc.

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[ccj]

What type and size thread is the post for a replacement nut?

 

[Rkinkade]

Metric. Mine is M7 diameter x 1.25 pitch.

Ron

 

[Rkinkade]

Here are the 3 eagle to base retainers after I made the tops for them using the original threaded parts. I could have ground the solder down a bit smoother on the centers, but I was afraid that would weaken the joint. Also a wing nut I made from brass bar stock that resembles the original pictured above.

Ron