Description
Original Third Reich Deutsche Reichsbahn Train Engine Plaque
Original Third Reich Deutsche Reichsbahn train engine plaque. These were mounted above a railroad eagle, or/and the engine’s designation number, on the side of WWII German train engines. Made from an alluminium alloy metal, painted black with raised brushed metal, or white painted lettering which says “Deutsche Reichsbahn”, there are six drilled holes where the bolts would have secured it to the engine.
There has been debate as to the ‘thickness’ of Third Reich period engine plates as opposed to those manufactured post war, with the war produced plaques measuring about 3-4mm thick and post war ones from about 5-6.5mm in thickness, this original war time plaque is in the 3-4mm range.
This fabulous train plaque has belonged to one of our colectors for over 50 years, it was recently restored, or rejuvenated, and has been used as part of a major collection display until now.
The Third Reich Deutsche Reichsbahn engine plaques are becoming very scarce, with one at recent auction fetching upwards of £1,000. So here is a great opportunity to catch a super example at a great price, restoration can either add or detract from the value, so in this case we are offering an amazing deal for this future investment piece.
Condition:
The plaque has been well used, having been stuck to the engine housing of an extremely hard working train for many years, so there are surface marks, scratches, scores & pits in the metal. It has been restored with matt black paint to the base plate and white enamel to the lettering, which brings it back to what it may have looked like originally. The reverse is plain alloy metal which is somewhat grubby. A quite superb center piece for any Third Reich Deutsche Reichsban collection display.
Dimensions:
Length 65cm
Width 10cm
Thickness 3-4mm
Weight:
837g
All weights and measurements are approximate.
