Flagpole Eagle, 12-Inch, Gold, FP-2-GB

18-Inch Gold Eagle is a Most excellent product!!! I purchased this Eagle about a month ago and I am VERY pleased with it. It is magnificent, and well crafted. I compared several Eagle flag pole ornaments before buying, both in person and online, and found this one "appeared" nicer. When I opened the box upon it's arrival, I was even more impressed. I was not exactly sure how the dimensions of the Eagle were calculated, when reviewing the Amazon posting. I was not sure if the 18-inches were from eagle wing tip to the base of it's foot (or fastener), or from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing, or exactly what was being measured. (I did send a recommendation that these dimensions be more accurately described in the listing). There are two issues you need to be aware of: First, you will get ONLY the Eagle - NOT the Eagle with a ball - as shown in the picture (which was disappointing for me). Second, check the size of the opening where the Eagle fastens to your flagpole. You may find, as I did, that the Eagle fastener (extension rod from Eagle to fasten to your flagpole) is smaller size than your flagpole. (To clarify, the fastener that is affixed to the Eagle may be 3/8" stock, and the threaded hole at the top of your flagpole is 1/2" - I am not sure of the exact sizes, but you need to make sure they are the same). If this is the case, you may need to go to ACE hardware (you can't get the special adapters you will need at Home Depot or Lowes) to make the connections work. This to me was very frustrating and I would like the manufacturer to offer choices in the size rod to affix the Eagle to the flagpole. You need to also know that you may not be able to affix the Eagle AND the round ball that comes with your flag, which was my case, and also disappointing, as I wanted to mount the Eagle just as shown in the picture in the Amazon listing. My flagpole is 20 foot, and the Eagle looks GREAT!!! Do 'splurge' and get THIS 18-inch Eagle. You will not be disappointed.

So here is my review. It is indeed two aluminum halves welded together (See Pictures) However on the flag pole it looks pretty great. I have provided some images of the final result and a close up so you can see the color and the weld marks that join the two halves together. It is not the best welding job obviously however, is it is good enough to hold the two pieces together? Yes. Will it break apart? No. So bottom line, I think it looks great on top of the pole, it is pretty good quality and the view from the ground at the top of the flag pole height as it is...... is pretty great. You will receive the eagle and the ball as pictured and there is copious amount of mounting thread left below to even accommodate my solar powered light below the ball with plenty of room to spare. Very happy with this purchase.

Black version. This item is so realistic about 15 minutes after installing it a bunch of crows were circling around it pissed off thinking is was real. Had it for 6 years and still flying strong!

This is a nice, large gold eagle for 25'+ flagpoles. It is easy to install and sturdy. The primary downside is it is two halves held together with a few spot welds. It will not break but does not look as good as it would with full seam welds. Also the ball is painted a different color and will greatly fade in a few years based on my experience with this ball type. Overall, a decent value for what I paid.2 Year Update: Held together great. Eagle paint faded to a grayish color however. Took it down and repainted it. Mentally plan to have to repaint the Eagle when you get it or after a few years. Still rate at 4 stars.

Got this for my mother-in-law's flagpole to replace a faded gold sphere. As others have noted, this is two cast peices spot welded together in several places around the body. Holding and inspecting it, you will notice some imperfections but once you put it 20 feet in the air you won't see these. If you plan to use this as an ornamental piece that will undergo close up inspection you may want to keep looking. However, if you plan to put it on a flag pole where it will be viewed from a distance, it will be great. I did follow the advice of other posters who suggested sealing the small openings that weren't welded with clear silicone. I don't know that it helps but it made me feel better that water wouldn't be able to collect inside and freeze or corrode. I also installed a flagpole light under this eagle which required removing the bottom half of the ball to allow clearance. The ball is two hemispheres glued together and easily separated.. I had to find a small 1/2" ID plastic spacer (I used a piece of sturdy tubing cut to the right length) to add between the bottom of the light and the locking bolt. (Not enough room for the light with the bottom half of the ball and too much room with the bottom half removed.) Installed for two months now and has been through some wind and rain and continues to proudly sit atop our flagpole.

Very good looking and well built. Gives that classic look to your flagpole.

This eagle looks great on top of my flag pole. It replaced a gold tone ball that had faded to a silver color. I put on an overhead light, too, and the eagle attachment was plenty long enough to pass through the light and attach to the top of my flag pole. The thread size of the bolt was an exact fit for my pole. This eagle is not huge but I would say it is a very nice size for most flag poles. The ball portion is the same size as the ball it replaced.

This was the finishing touch My Flag pole needed! It Looks So Good during the day & night. Great Quality!