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The Reichsadler (German pronunciation: [ˈra͜içs|aːdlɐ]; "Imperial Eagle") is the heraldic eagle, derived from the Roman eagle standard, used by the Holy Roman Emperors and in modern coats of arms of Germany, including those of the Second German Empire (1871–1918), the Weimar Republic (1919–1933) and Nazi Germany (1933–1945).
Jan 23, 2020 · The Third Reich version of the Imperial Eagle is in contrast much more geometric and blunt within its design, with many straight lines and harsh corners. The Third Reich Imperial Eagle also does not make use of the frequently seen yellow shield background that is common for the medieval Imperial Eagles but instead has no backdrop at all ...
Learn about the history and originality of desk, wall and building eagles produced and displayed by the Nazi regime during the 1933-1945 period. Find images, facts, tips and links to buy, sell or trade Third Reich eagles from a group of collectors and dealers.
Swastika. The Nazis' principal symbol was the swastika, which the newly established Nazi Party formally adopted in 1920. [1] . The formal symbol of the party was the Parteiadler, an eagle atop a swastika. The black-white-red motif is based on the colours of the flags of the German Empire.
Heilbronn -- Rosenberg Bridge - Third Reich Eagle on a bridge pylon (another pylon has an Imperial Eagle). The Eagle originally held a wreath in its talons, but most has been chipped away. (courtesy Dominik Stockmann) Herrsching -- Finance School building - large Eagle over main entryway.
The German Imperial Eagle ( Reichsadler) originates from a proto-heraldic emblem believed to have been used by Charlemagne, the first Frankish ruler crowned Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope in 800, and derived ultimately from the Aquila or eagle standard, of the Roman army .
The Nazi Eagle is a symbol developed originally by the Nazi Party in Germany in the 1920s (also becoming a symbol of the German government after the Nazis took power), based loosely on traditional German coats of arms. Following World War II, the symbol was appropriated by neo-Nazis and other white supremacists worldwide, with many variations ...