RTG Parts Posted June 3, 2021 Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 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. ORIGINAL WWII NAZI RAILWAY CAR EAGLE, ONLY 1 AVAILABLE, $900 https://www.robertrtg.com/store/pc/ORIGINAL-WWII-NAZI-27-INCH-ALUMINUM-EAGLE-319p8503.htm Thanks for looking and happy shooting! RTG Parts 931 Frank St. Sheridan, WY 82801 Phone: 307-675-1191 Email: darwin@rtgparts.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTG Parts Posted August 18, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2021 No doubt there is some very creepy history behind this, but still a very real piece of history in today's revisionist world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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