I'm not sure if this counts, but the other day Nelson Mandela (former president of South Africa) was awarded with The Order of the Aztec
Eagle - which is awarded by Mexico for services given to Mexico or humankind.
And speaking of awards - I did a bit of research - the highest rank within the American boys scout programme is the
Eagle Scout, which is a title that is held for life - and interestingly enough gave rise to the phrase, "Once an Eagle, always an Eagle" (which I think is very Ravenclaw-appropriate
)
And there is also an American rock band that was formed in the 70's that is called "The Eagles".