Secrets:
Natural history and facts about the bald eagle are inscribed on this highly detailed figurine. This stately bird of prey has been the national symbol of the United States since 1778. Two hundred years later, in 1978, the bald eagle was listed as an endangered species. DDT, a pesticide, caused much of the decline. Once banned (hence the slash on the carving) the population of eagles and other birds rebounded. A heart concealed among the feathers indicates that bald eagles mate for life. On the interior is a fish, the favored diet of bald eagles. “AK” stands for the state of Alaksa, where half of the bald eagles worldwide live. “40” on the lid represents the date – 1940 – when the Bald eagle Protection Act was implemented.
Animal: Eagle
Artist: Mel Heald
Collection Name: Royal Watch Collector's Club
Subset Name: Club Redemption Piece
Exclusive To: 2003 Members Only
Made In: England
Status: Retired
Carving Date: 2002
Release Date: 1/16/2003
In Store Date: 4/1/2003
Retirement Date: 3/31/2004
Edition Size: 1693
Dimensions (Inches): 3.25 x 2.1 x 4.6