Germanic Eagle Brooch
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Fans of German history can proudly wear this type of Germanic eagle brooch.
- In Europe, the eagle is often considered the king of birds
- From Charlemagne to present-day Germany, the Germanic eagle has spanned the ages
- Symbol of German power and pride
- Size: 4 x 2 cm
- Material: zinc alloy
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A Germanic eagle brooch? Is this animal German?
Yes, and not just a little.
Flying at the highest level of the heavens, the eagle is the king of birds, the only one capable of staring at the sun without burning its eyes.
The Romans decided to make it their emblem. However, it is with the German people that this lucky charm has been associated for almost two millennia.
In the year 800, Charlemagne decided to choose the eagle as the symbol of his immense kingdom destined to become the Holy Roman Empire.
Archaeological excavations attest to a major fact: wearing this type of Germanic eagle brooch was already a common practice among Germanic chiefs.
In the Middle Ages, German crusaders wore an eagle on their flags and shields.
Throughout modern history, the Germanic eagle gained power until it became the ultimate symbol of imperial sovereignty: the king of animals to represent the king of men.
During the 19th century, the eagle became the German lucky charm representing the country's quest for unification. Once unity was achieved, Bismarck officially made it a national emblem.
The Third Reich depicted her with fully outstretched wings and holding a swastika.
The new Federal Republic which emerged in 1950 took the eagle as its symbol.
You will have understood, this Germanic eagle brooch is a timeless lucky charm, whose scope and meaning transcend the ages.
