Maker: WEHAG (Werke der Stadt Halle-AG)
Availability: Very Common
The WEHAG eagles have one set of markers on them. The makers mark is located on the main body towards the top (from the back).
Most of the eagles have a major flaw on the back of them – this can be observed on the reverse left hand wing. This is believed to be as a result of the mold being damaged and then repaired. This is unusual since the quality normally required of these eagles would mean that such damage would result in the mold being discarded. RZA rules also require a damaged eagle to be destroyed. In addition to the obvious repair work there is also a break line visible on the reverse of both wings.
A – Body markings
These marking had a mix of indented and raised markings
1 – Material: GAL Mg Si IF 13(The composition of the material used to make the alloy – Aluminium, Magnesium, Silicon). Note the dash between GAL and Mg and Si. This marking is raised. It has been observed that this material designation has been double struck in some examples making it more difficult to read.
2 – Makers Mark – The name WEHAG in an oval. This marking is raised.
3 – Flaw in the mold– There is evidence that the mold was broken and repaired – this has come through on the casts.
4 – Wing break from the mold – Visible break line on the wing from the mold.
Known Sizes
WEHAG has the following sizes known:
Studs
The following sizes had 3 studs:
The following combinations have been observed:
Points of note
- No RZM or BER/BERL designation is included on these eagles.
- The 27″ version of this eagle is heavily copied.
- The 28″ version of this eagle is Rare.
Other pics:
Reproductions:
This is probable the most reproduced of all the eagle styles. Its often harder to find a real one as there are so many fakes. More information can be found here.