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 3-3.5mm range.
This fabulous train plaque has belonged to one of our colectors for over 50 years, it is in totally original condition and without any restoration, it has been simply boxed and stored away.
This plaque still retains some encrusted engine soot.The letters are the brushed metal type, and are a bit dirty and grubby looking. Unfortunately we don’t know the train engine number but it must have been an extremely hard working beast. A totally superb piece in completely original, untouched condition.
These 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 original example, an amazing historical and 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 in the metal and letters. It is uncleaned, dirty and grubby. The reverse displays alloy corrosion. A quite superb center piece for any Third Reich Deutsche Reichsban collection display.
Dimensions:
Length 60cm
Width 10cm
Thickness 3mm
Weight:
662g
All weights and measurements are approximate.
