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Hello Guys,

I was looking at some swords and noticed differences in the orientation of the eagle's head in a specific type of guard.

The Wehrmacht eagle, in documents, helmet decals, insignia, has its head turned to the left. However, in some sword guards, I see the eagle turned to the right. For example, those from the manufacturer Weyersberg and some Eickhorn.

Is this right? Is this eagle not patented (ges. Gesch.)?

Best regards,
Schmidt