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    Posted 6 years ago

    Karenoke
    (102 items)

    Good morning CW,
    The red velvet screams 1960-70’s
    The center piece screws off and you can reposition the sword.
    I first thought it to be part of a game? But truth is, I’m clueless.
    And since I can’t sleep I’m sorting junk for gifting or donating.
    But it’s hard to decide what kind of junk it is without knowing what it is.
    But I bet I have a nephew who’d love it.
    Any knowledge, good or bad guesses are welcome and appreciated.
    Thanks y’all

    Mystery Solved

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    1. Newfld Newfld, 6 years ago
      It looks rather military, perhaps a crest from a fraternal organization, must have been an impressive plaque gift
    2. Karenoke Karenoke, 6 years ago
      Thanks Newfld, sounds reasonable to me.
      I have searched double headed eagles and can find no match.
      My son thinks it is Masonic, I just don’t know.
      Appreciate your input and love
    3. PhilDMorris PhilDMorris, 6 years ago
      I doubt highly that it is Masonic. It has none of their symbols which are immediately recognizable. What size is it or the plaque ??
    4. PhilDMorris PhilDMorris, 6 years ago
      Is it made of metal or composite plastic ??
    5. PhilDMorris PhilDMorris, 6 years ago
      Probably like a Heraldic Crest or Coat of Arms of Germany. The detail is superb.
    6. lzenglish lzenglish, 6 years ago
      I believe your wall decoration piece was most likely sold in the 60's and 70's as well.
      As far as the meaning, and use of the 2 headed eagle shield, it seems it is not a question of what culture used is, as it is what culture did NOT use it. Read the links below.

      http://www.stijnvandenhoven.com/ancient-civilizations/the-double-headed-eagle/

      http://www.masonicdictionary.com/doubleeagle.html
    7. Golgatha Golgatha, 6 years ago
      Russian.
    8. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 6 years ago
      This looks more like the Hapsburg eagle, which was also incorporated by Austria & Albania.
    9. flashlarue flashlarue, 6 years ago
      English coat of arms of House of Doria with double headed eagle
    10. Karenoke Karenoke, 6 years ago
      Oh wow! So many great comments.
      Thanks....
      Phil, it’s composite and it’s 10” x 11” approx.

      Thanks Izenglish for the link, I’ll check it out now.

      Thanks Blunderbuss, I can look into that.

      Flashlarue, I hope you are right and the mystery is solved. Thank you.

      Appreciate all the love everyone!

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