Germany, Third Reich. A Rare Reichsbahn Eagle, by Bernhard Pinter

(Reichsbahnadler). Constructed of a galvanized non-magnetic metal alloy, the obverse consisting of a Reichsbahn-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, with its head turned toward it left and with feathering and details executed in fine detail, the reverse featuring three threaded screw posts which emanate from the top of each wing and from the bottom of the wreath, the reverse of the left wing maker marked with the logo of Bernhard Pinter, Schwelm (Wuppertal), a code of “GAL-MG-51” indicating construction from a galvanized aluminum, magnesium, and silicon alloy, and a size mark of “WAGEN 720” indicating train car attachment and a width of 28 inches (71 centimeters), the reverse of the eagle’s body stamped with the mark of Reichsbahn-Zentralamt Berlin, measuring 39 cm (h), demonstrating moderate loss of finish to the base metal which affords the eagle a striking colour contrast, a rare example in near extremely fine condition.