Condition: Excellent
Product Description: This Railway Eagle 24 Inch is an outstanding original piece, that would be very hard to upgrade. This one was never used, as the threads have not been cut into the cones on the reverse, to form them into studs for mounting. As one would expect of an unused piece, the condition is excellent. The obverse is in its original, uncleaned state, with a slight patina from age. There is no damage to note. The reverse of this Raulway Eagle 24 inch still retains all four of the original, unturned cones, never threaded. The two outer cones on the wings each have a screw hole in the center, perhaps to allow this to be mounted or hung for display. This bird is well marked, with a foundry logo marking, the size and designation “LOK 600” indicating a 60 cm long eagle for a locomotive, and the alloy composition “GAL-Mg. Si.” This original eagle is a textbook original that displays extremely well. It would make a fine centerpiece for an advanced collection display.
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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