25″ Silver Railway Eagle

Product Description: This rare 25″ Silver Railway Eagle is an extraordinary artifact, certain to be the highlight of any advanced collection. Cast in a durable aluminum alloy, it displays a rich silver surface with natural wear and patina consistent with age. The obverse remains sharp, showing only light wear along the high points and no evidence of modern cleaning or polishing.

On the reverse, roughly one-third of the original four mounting studs remain—an uncommon feature among surviving examples. The back of the wing is clearly marked with the APAG manufacturer’s insignia, the alloy composition GAL–Mg–Si, and the designation LOK RZA7 BLN, confirming authenticity and origin.

With an impressive 25-inch wingspan, this 25″ Silver Railway Eagle commands attention as both a historical artifact and a striking display piece. Examples of this size and condition are exceptionally scarce, offering a rare opportunity for discerning collectors.

Historical Description: During the Third Reich, all rail transport was nationalized and organized under the German Reichsbahn. Reichsbahn rail cars were state property and included everything from the locomotives used for transporting freight, to passenger cars, street cars and trolleys. In the Nazi era, and during WWII, the Reichsbahn adorned their locomotives and passenger rail cars with large metal decorative German eagle and swastika national emblems. These were made in various sizes and had a variety of finishes to suit different purposes and vehicle types. Generally, these eagles were manufactured from aluminum or zinc alloy, with integral threaded studs on the reverse that were used to affix these to the fronts of rail cars. These eagles had a striking and imposing appearance and were an iconic part of Nazi regalia. After the war, Allied denazification policies required these to be removed. Many were destroyed, though these were eagerly sought after by Allied troops hunting for souvenirs. They are extremely collectible and desirable artifacts today.

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